The phrase "illegal fishing" means catching or harvesting fish in a way that breaks the law or regulations set by governments or authorities. Full definition
The initiative has already led to positive outcomes in the fight against illegal fishing in protected marine environments. (fortune.com)
In 2016, massive new ocean protected areas and transformative policies to fight illegal fishing brought hope. (news.mongabay.com)
Yet these marine structures are quite fragile and susceptible to changes in temperature, climate, pH values, illegal fishing practices and careless land use. (cahalpech.com)