Chinese fishing fleet raises alarm in northern Chile
Mihaela Păun
Oct. 10 (UPI) -- The presence of a large Chinese fishing fleet off northern Chile has raised concerns among small-scale fishermen and maritime authorities amid suspicions of illegal fishing and the depletion of Humboldt squid -- one of the most valuable resources for small-scale fisheries in the region. The Chinese vessels are said to be operating just a few miles from the boundary of Chile's Exclusive Economic Zone. Their presence has caused a sharp drop in catches in recent months, local
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