We can track vessels across the ocean — but do we know who truly profits from them?
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We can track vessels across the ocean — but do we know who truly profits from them?

🚢 We can track vessels across the ocean — but do we know who truly profits from them? When a fishing vessel is sanctioned for illegal activity, enforcement action often stops at the crew members. Ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) transparency connects fishing vessels and licenses to the real people behind them. It strengthens enforcement, supports smarter licensing decisions and helps prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing 🎣. 🌊 Understanding who controls fishing activity is essential to ensuring sustainable resource management and stronger ocean governance. Learn more at globalfishingwatch.org/ubo