Steven Ambabi has held the position of Deputy Director of Technical Services at the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources in Namibia for nine years. Steven expressed his excitement at joining the highly talented and dedicated team of experts, stating that together, they can make a difference by strengthening SIF's networking strategy. This strategy, Steven believes, should prioritise those who respect and have an obligation to all conservation measures agreed upon nationally and by RFMOs.
One in four fish in Africa is caught illegally, this threatens the sustainability of fish stocks, damages the ecosystem and deprives governments of income and people of livelihoods.
Creating change by informing policy and practice, our hands on experience and investigative work means we are often the first to spot new trends and find ways to challenge these.
Illegal fishing is a complex issue that requires multifaceted responses. Stop Illegal Fishing are working with a range of organisations to bring about change.