New York Fisherman and Fish Dealer Charged with Conspiracy, Fraud, and Obstruction

April 26, 2021 US Department of Justice

A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of New York unsealed the indictment of one fisherman, a wholesale fish dealer, and two of its managers for conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and obstruction in connection with a scheme to illegally overharvest fluke and black sea bass.

Government Of Canada Takes Action on Fish Fraud

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is addressing the issue of food fraud so Canadians can be confident that the food they buy is accurately represented.

Revealed: Seafood Fraud Happening On a Vast Global Scale

March 16, 2021 Stephen Leahy, Guardian

A Guardian Seascape analysis of 44 recent studies of more than 9,000 seafood samples from restaurants, fishmongers and supermarkets in more than 30 countries found that 36% were mislabelled, exposing seafood fraud on a vast global scale.

Oceana Calls for U.S. Action to End Illegal Fishing & Seafood Fraud

March 5, 2021 Oceana

Oceana published a report making the case for expanding transparency and traceability to end illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and seafood fraud.

Americans Overwhelmingly Support Ending Illegal Fishing and Seafood Fraud, Poll Finds

January 28, 2021 Oceana

– Oceana today released the results of a nationwide poll finding that Americans overwhelmingly support policies to end illegal fishing and seafood fraud. Included among the key findings, 89% of voters agree that imported seafood should be held to the same standards as U.S. caught seafood.