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US, UK Innovations Tackle Maritime Challenges Head-On
Max
October 13, 2023
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US Lawmakers Advocate for Stricter Measures Against IUU Chinese Fishing
New Marking Tech Shields Historic Shipwreck Artifacts from Looters
US Lawmakers Advocate for Stricter Measures Against IUU Chinese Fishing
Chinese fishing boats heading out to sea from Zhoushan in Zhejiang province. Photo: China Foto Press
In a bid to shield both marine life and domestic seafood producers, a cohort of US lawmakers is nudging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to up the ante against the illicit activities of Chinese fishing fleets. These fleets, notorious for flouting international fishing laws, have been spotlighted for their employment of forced labor and unbridled exploitation of marine resources. The lawmakers, citing NOAA's 2023 report, are urging for trade restrictions to halt the ingress of tainted Chinese seafood products into the US, marking a stride towards a more sustainable and equitable global seafood industry1 .
New Marking Tech Shields Historic Shipwreck Artifacts from Looters
Photo: MSDS Marine / Martin Davies
Historic England, in a move to thwart underwater heritage crimes, has introduced a novel forensic marking technology. This initiative kick-started on the 17th-century Dutch warship Klein Hollandia's remains, aims to render shipwreck artifacts traceable, thereby deterring illicit salvage activities. The security marking solution, akin to those used for safeguarding lead on church roofs, now stands as a strong bulwark against unlawful artifact lifting, just in time for the 50th anniversary of the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973.
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