Nov 29, 2022
Podcast·32 min listen

Investigating lawlessness at sea

In this episode, we talk with Ian Urbina, founder, and director of The Outlaw Ocean Project, author of The Outlaw Ocean, host of The Outlaw Ocean Podcast, and a long-time investigative reporter covering stories about human rights, environment, and labor concerns at sea. 

Show Notes

In the conversation, we discuss lawlessness at sea, the “maritime merry-go-round” that makes it hard to effectively prosecute crimes committed in the ocean, how overfishing is depleting the fish stocks of a small African country, and the investment of time and resources that goes into deep, investigative reporting.

You can find Ian on Twitter and Instagram, and learn more about The Outlaw Ocean Project on their website, YouTube, and their new podcast. 

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Additional resources for this episode

  • Learn more about the mission of The Outlaw Ocean Project

  • Listen to the new Outlaw Ocean Podcast

  • Ian’s investigative series The Outlaw Ocean for The New York Times

  • Ian’s New Yorker article on the negative effects of fishmeal production in Gambia

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#Wildlife·Mar 5, 2023
Article·1 min read

Nations agree to language for historic High Seas Treaty

Trevor Jones

Late last night, after two weeks of intense negotiations, delegates meeting at the United Nations finally agreed to language for a High Seas Treaty. This is a major milestone in a nearly two-decade effort to secure a treaty to govern and protect the High Seas, which make up 70% of the ocean and cover nearly half the planet. More than 160,000 supporters spoke up and urged leaders to act. This public support, along with the great work of partners like RISE UP, the High Seas Alliance, Greenpeace, and more, helped show decision-makers that people all over the world were watching and wanted action — and they delivered. There is still more work to do, as nations will now need to formally adopt the language and ratify the treaty at the country level. We will continue to keep you updated on campaign developments and the critical moments where we need your support.

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