Panama is retained by the European Union for illegal fishing

According to the statement from the Panama Water Resources Authority (ARAP), we will have to wait until the end of this year to certify that the isthmus complies with the new recommendations in its fight to prevent and pin illegal, undeclared and unregulated fishing. And then get a green card.

In 2019, the European Union judged that the Canal state did not have sufficient controls against this threat to marine ecosystems and issued a yellow card, but if the suggestions are not followed it could turn red, making it impossible for local business to continue. Exporting fish products to that market of 27 countries.

For the EU, sanctions still need to be strengthened in order to be more deterrent, as well as increased controls over port transfers.

The European Union, the main market for fishmongers in Panama, has the Directorate General of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, which reviews and evaluates the efforts of countries that send fisheries to its territory, and which issues cards and recommendations for traffic light colours.

According to official statistics, illegal fishing operations worldwide represent about 26 million tons, 28 percent of the total recorded catch, with a value of $23 billion.

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