Officials enact new law with major impact on fishing industry: 'Strict enforcement protects law-abiding operators'

Officials enact new law with major impact on fishing industry: 'Strict enforcement protects law-abiding operators'

An African nation has enacted a policy to curb illegal fishing and ensure the sustainability of the fishing industry for years to come. As New Era Live reported, Namibia has reduced its bycatch limit from 5% to 2% in an effort to protect marine life. The government has also opted to increase penalties to deter violators. Bycatch limits are the maximum amounts of species that can be caught unintentionally during fishing operations. These limits a…