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NOAA entered into a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. AID to combat IUU fishing across borders and promote sustainable fisheries abroad
The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA, has taken the initiative in the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing.
NOAA entered into a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to combat IUU fishing across borders and promote sustainable fisheries abroad. IUU threatens global food security, damages economies, and risks the sustainability of fisheries and marine ecosystems.
Through this agreement, the two agencies plan to build upon each other's respective programs, strategies and investments to: