Floating flashpoint: fishing fleets aggravate regional tensions

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The seas of southeast Asia are being turned into a battleground as Thailand's fishing fleet trespasses, and there is concern that the fight for fish could threaten regional security, if navies are called in to protect their nationals. Thailand wants to preserve its place as the the top seafood exporter in the world and Thai fishermen continue to fish illegally in foreign waters, despite the dangers, as countries such as Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia fight back. Large trawlers may fish for weeks backed by fleets of shuttle boats, relying on radio intelligence to broadcast the whereabouts of navy ships.

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A taste of Cyanide

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Cyanide fishing not only depletes stocks of reef-dwelling fish, but also destroys the coral. The practice of cyanide fishing is growing however, to meet increased demand for live reef-fish from affluent countries in the Pacific Rim. Live reef-fish exports in Asia are worth around $1 billion a year, with Hong Kong being the largest market. Although it is illegal to use poison to catch fish it is expensive to police, and there is a call for a testing system, as fish stunned by cyanide can retain traces of the poison. Also there is a need to educate consumers about the damage done to coral reefs by cyanide fishing.

Fishing, Fishing (Recreation), Coral reefs and islands, Coral reefs

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Fishing for trouble: Asia's fish stocks are dwindling because of over-exploitation and pollution. As fleets compete for catches, the region may be heading into an era of fish wars, Could aquaculture be the answer?

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The increasing competition for scarce fish resources in Asia is leading to clashes between neighbours. Over half the worlds' fish are caught or bred in Asian waters and just over half are consumed there, with China taking the largest catch. Aquaculture could become big business, and marine and freshwater farms have seen their share almost double to 22% between 1984 and 1993. However aquaculture may not be able to continue its rapid expansion, as fish farming takes its toll on the environment. There is a need to restructure the fishing industry to embrace smaller-scale, evironmentally sound technologies.

Management, Fish populations

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