The aftermath of the Noto Peninsula earthquake brought an unbearable sight to Ishikawa Prefecture’s coastlines, with many fishing ports suffering massive ground upheaval and major destruction. As of ...

Even in times of turmoil, the state's historic fishing ports serve as economic engines for the communities surrounding them. Their future, however, is threatened by more than overfishing and ...

Countries that have ratified the Port State Measures Agreement, which entered into force in 2016, are required to designate certain ports for foreign vessels to land their fish and undergo ...

A new international agreement to better control vessels in the world’s ports will cut off access to global markets for pirate fishers, responsible for fueling overfishing and the illegal seafood trade ...