Chinese fleet catches giant squid day and night; Peruvian fishermen: It's a terrible robbery

게시됨 2024년 10월 26일

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Peruvian fishermen, including Francisco Chiroque, have seen a significant decrease in giant squid catches this year, with a 70% drop, due to the presence of hundreds of Chinese fishing boats in their usually rich fishing grounds. The Chinese Foreign Ministry denies any wrongdoing and maintains that fishery cooperation is a highlight of China-Peru relations. However, the US and environmentalists accuse China of threatening fisheries and ecosystems with its large fishing fleet, leading to US sanctions and concerns about global maritime security. The issue has led to claims of unfair competition and threats to artisanal fishermen, with the US Coast Guard taking action against illegal fishing off South America's coast.

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[Epoch Times October 27, 2024] (Epoch Times reporter Li Yan comprehensive report) For three decades, the thriving giant squids on the Pacific coast of Peru have provided a livelihood for local fishermen, including Francisco Chiroque, in one of the richest fishing grounds in the world. However, this year his catch has dropped significantly. According to the Wall Street Journal, Chiroque and the Peruvian fishing industry blame the hundreds of Chinese fishing boats patrolling the edge of Peruvian national waters. So far this year, Peru's squid catch has dropped by 70%, and the fishing industry believes that the Chinese fleet is fishing on an industrial scale in waters usually operated by small fishing boats. "They fish day and night." Chiroque, 49, said he is the president of the squid fishermen's association in Paita, the northernmost Pacific coastal city of Peru, which is the center of Peru's squid fishery. "This kind of predatory behavior is outrageous." He said. The Chinese ...

출처: Epochtimes