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Ed Markey: Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing may account for up to $23 billion per year loss to the global fishing…

On the recordFebruary 22, 2016
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing may account for up to $23 billion per year loss to the global fishing industry.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey highlights the financial impact of illegal fishing on the industry.

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