Vision and mission
Stop Illegal Fishing is working to ensure that fish are caught, traded and processed legally so that African nations and their people can enjoy the full benefits of their fishery resources. Stop Illegal Fishing is an independent not-for-profit organisation committed to ending the devastating impacts of illegal fishing. Africa is our home and where we work through our network of experts and professionals. We are dedicated to working in partnership with governments, intergovernmental organisations, civil society, NGOs, and the fishing industry to harness the necessary international support and growing African commitment to achieve positive change.
Stop Illegal Fishing works through a mix of:
- Proving training and mentoring in monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) including tools, procedures and investigative support to front line officers.
- Compiling evidence on illegal fishing and analysing this to understand trends, drivers and what needs to change to overcome illegal fishing.
- Using this information to prepare media articles, technical reports, new procedures and policy briefs to support regional and international processes and change.
Stop Illegal Fishing is proud to be part of the global effort to stop illegal fishing.