date:Jun 08, 2016
An unprecedented international agreement aimed at cracking down on illegal fishing came into force on 5th June, 2016. Its now legally binding for 29 countries and a regional organization which signed the agreement.
The Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (PSMA) is the first ever international treaty against illegal fishing, which was formed in 2009 after years long negotiations.
No less than 25 countries involved in the agr