Ecuador on alert over huge Chinese fishing fleet off Galapagos Islands

[Judi Lynn]

29 July 2020



The Galapagos Islands are a Unesco World Heritage site

Ecuador is on alert due to the appearance of a huge fleet of mostly Chinese-flagged fishing vessels off its Galapagos Islands.

Patrols are trying to ensure the fleet - which is made up of around 260 vessels - does not enter the delicate eco-system from international waters.

Chinese vessels travel to the region each year in search of marine species.

In 2017, a Chinese vessel was caught in the marine reserve with 300 tonnes of wildlife, most of it sharks.

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"Unchecked Chinese fishing just on the edge of the protected zone is ruining Ecuador's efforts to protect marine life in the Galápagos," he said.

More:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-53562439

Hoping these dirtbags can be stopped.

[milestogo]

1. The Chinese are devious.

[demosincebirth]

2. I would say "communist China."

[MFM008]

3. What will they

Eat when the last marine creature is gone?