September 24, 2019 — In 2017’s report, NOAA identified Mexico, Ecuador and Russia for reported IUU fishing activities but have since taken corrective actions to remedy those activities.
In 2019’s report, Mexico, Ecuador and the Republic of Korea were identified for reported IUU activities.
In the report:
- Republic of Korea: Failed to apply sufficient sanctions to deter its vessels from engaging in fishing activities that violate conservation and management measures adopted by an international fishery management organization.
- Mexico: The country was again identified for the same matter in 2015 and 2017. It continued unauthorized activities of its fishing vessels in U.S. waters in the Gulf of Mexico.