By Yury Garcia GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Ecuador's navy said on Tuesday that Chinese fishing vessels have gradually left the area near the Galapagos Islands and are now operating in international waters off Peru, following months of fishing that spurred criticism from environmental groups. More than 300 vessels arrived in June to the area around the Galapagos, … [Read more...]
China Envoy to Ecuador Says Fishing Vessel Fleet Near Galapagos Islands is Operating Legally
QUITO, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Chinese fishing vessels operating in the vicinity of the Galapagos Islands are complying with international fishing regulations on the high seas and none have been reported for illegal activities, China's ambassador to Ecuador said on Monday. Ecuador's armed forces last week said 149 of some 325 vessels still fishing near the ecologically sensitive … [Read more...]
Ecuador Navy Surveils Huge Chinese Fishing Fleet Near Galapagos
By Santiago Arcos ABOARD ECUADOREAN NAVY AIRCRAFT, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Ecuador's navy is conducting surveillance of a massive Chinese fishing fleet that is operating near the protected waters of the Galapagos Islands, amid concerns about the environmental impact of fishing in the area of the ecologically sensitive islands. The navy conducted a patrol mission on Friday that … [Read more...]
Ecuador Monitoring Fishing Vessel Fleet Near Galapagos Islands
QUITO, July 23 (Reuters) - Ecuador is monitoring a large fleet of fishing vessels, many of them Chinese, off the Galapagos Islands and has increased patrolling to ensure the ships do not enter the area of the ecologically sensitive islands, the defense minister said on Thursday. Chinese fishing vessels appear each year near the Galapagos, attracted by marine species such as … [Read more...]