Satellite Data Indicate Illegal Fishing Surged in Philippines During COVID-19 Lockdown

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By MongabayJun 8, 2020, 9:00 am182 pts
Illegal fishing appeared to spike during the Philippines' lockdown period as commercial fishers took advantage of reduced patrols to ply coastal waters that they're prohibited from fishing in, satellite tracking data indicate. The months of March to May are prime fishing season in the Philippines, ahead of the…

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