Royal Navy: HMS Tamar joins Fiji authorities in New Zealand waters to protect nation from illegal fishing
Portsmouth News -

Offshore patrol vessel HMS Tamar has joined forces with security forces in Fiji and the New Zealand navy to tackle illegal fishing in the South Pacific. The Royal Navy said illicit fishing deprives Pacific nations of more than £200m a year. Not only does the practice erode marine life stocks, but it also impacts livelihoods and communities reliant on the ocean for food and income. Fisheries Officer Arieta Tunidau, from Fiji’s Ministry of Fisheries, said: “Our partnership with the Royal Navy and...

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