NPFC adopts illegal fishing measures — but no Emperor Seamount protections

Mongabay
Apr 24, 2026, 10:50 am51 ptsTrending
The North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC) approved a series of measures aimed at combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and improving stock assessments during its latest annual meeting in Osaka, Japan, April 14-17. However, several NGOs viewed the meeting as a step backward for fish…

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