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7 Fish Hot On The Black Market

POSTED IN Coastwatch Jul 29 2010

The black market is taking a toll on fish species around the world, devastating local fish stocks and ecosystems, threatening already endangered fish, and in some cases even bringing risks to human health. The maritime crews on Coastwatch face poachers, black market traders and smugglers -- here's a look at some of the fish most commonly traded on the black market. + VIEW SLIDESHOW

 

Top 8 Fish Threatened By Poachers

POSTED IN Coastwatch Jul 22 2010

On Coastwatch, crews battle nefarious seafaring criminals, and one of the most common and deadly offenses is poaching. Many countries have laws in place to protect fish populations, but many of these laws are ignored and/or lack enforcement. + VIEW SLIDESHOW

 
 
 
 
 
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