date:Jul 13, 2012
On 11 July, Ms Damanaki signed the statement with Akira Gunji, Japanese Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries during her visit in the country.
The EU and Japan rank first and second, respectively, as the worlds top seafood importers. They have now agreed that the seafood they import will not be caught illegally.
Globally, IUU fishing deprives honest fishermen and coastal communities of up to $23 billion worth of seafood and seafood products annually. IUU fishing also threatens sust