Fishing industry in China
China has one-fifth of the world's population and accounts for one-third of the world's reported fish production as well as two-thirds of the world's reported aquaculture production. It is also a major importer of seafood and the country's seafood market is estimated to grow to a market size worth US$53.5 Billion by 2027.
Fishermen on the Fushui River, China
People fishing on a system of ponds constructed on a bay of the Daye Lake
Zhuhai fishing port
Fish being dried dockside at Pacao Harbor, Cangnan County, Zhejiang
Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) is an issue around the world. Fishing industry observers believe IUU occurs in most fisheries, and accounts for up to 30% of total catches in some important fisheries.
Types of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
Patrol vessels like this Jamaican Coast Guard vessel are used for fisheries' protection.
Trawler arrested by the Norwegian Coast Guard for illegal fishing
Osprey Crew posing with Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) logo in front of recently caught fish