Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing: Frequently Asked Questions

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R48215

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7

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Dec 23, 2025

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Jun 16, 2026, 11:23 am UTC

Authors: Caitlin Keating-Bitonti, Anthony R. Marshak

Source topics: Oceans & Fisheries, International Natural Resource Issues

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