September 17, 2024
NOAA blocks U.S. ports for fishing vessels from 17 countries
NOAA Fisheries stated they will block 17 countries' access to U.S. fishing ports due to illegal fishing. Photo by Mystic Stock Photography
NOAA Fisheries has banned U.S. port access for fishing vessels from 17 countries starting October 10, 2024. This decision targets vessels involved in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing, or those harming protected marine life. The affected nations include China, Russia, and Mexico, among others.
The port denials are aimed at vessels involved in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing or fishing practices that harm protected marine life. Affected vessels include:
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