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New Maps Reveal Global Fishing's 'Vast Scope Of Exploitation Of The Ocean'

A global map showing where all fishing vessels were active during 2016. Dark circles show the vessels avoiding exclusive economic zones around islands, where they aren't allowed. (Global Fishing Watch)
A global map showing where all fishing vessels were active during 2016. Dark circles show the vessels avoiding exclusive economic zones around islands, where they aren't allowed. (Global Fishing Watch)

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