Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing is a problem the marine industry faces. It poses a threat to the conservation of fish as well as the marine ecosystem, it also affects the quality of fish at the market, and it also endangers the lives of fishermen.

The Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources released an assessment on IUU and its implications to the local communities across the country. Know more about the assessment here https://www.bfar.da.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Philippine-IUUF-Assessment-2021.pdf