Fiji tightens grip on illegal fishing

2026-03-23 - 19:42

Fiji has shifted from traditional policing to an intelligence-led surveillance approach to address illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing within its Exclusive Economic Zone. The country is estimated to lose around $50 million in revenue each year due to these activities. According to Bainivalu, unreported fishing remains a significant challenge, as it often goes undetected and