Squid fleets exposed: Investigation reveals illegal fishing and forced labour – Down to Earth

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Three major squid fisheries supply around 60 percent of the world's squid.

Three major squid fisheries supply around 60 percent of the world’s squid.

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June 8 marks World Oceans Day, a global event held every year to raise awareness of the impact of human actions on the ocean. Illegal fishing is one of them, threatening entire marine ecosystems. An investigation published by the non-profit Environmental Justice Foundation reveals widespread environmental destruction and human rights abuses across the global squid industry. Our Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe tells us more.

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