Asia excels at tracking fishing vessels but fails those on board (opens original article in a new tab)

Asia's advanced maritime surveillance technology tracks fishing vessels effectively but fails to address labor abuses and protect workers' welfare, despite the region's central role in the global seafood economy.

• Recent reports highlight labor abuses on vessels certified by the Marine Stewardship Council
• Asia's maritime surveillance technology tracks fishing activity across 73 million sq km of ocean
• Governments monitor vessels more effectively but fail to protect workers' welfare
• Asia's seafood industry is central to global economy and food security