Lockdown allowed illegal fishing to spike in Philippines, satellite data suggest
2020-06-08 01:00
MANILA — Illegal fishing appeared to spike during the Philippines’ lockdown period as commercial fishers took advantage of reduced patrols to ply coastal waters that they’re prohibited from fishing in, satellite tracking data indicate. The months of March to May are prime fishing season in the Philippines, ahead of the start of the monsoon in […]
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