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Part I: A Mediterranean feeding frenzy

By Kate Willson and Jean-Pierre Canet

Cobblestone walkways line the quiet canals of Sète, a French community of 40,000 nestled along the Mediterranean about 85 miles west of Mars

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fishing":

"… in those first years. But when France was criticized for overFishing, the Fishing Ministry demanded it be the office to report official figures. An ICCAT of …"

"… r the bluefin industry ultimately leads to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fishing in Paris, under which the Department of Marine Fisheries operated. The Min …"

"… ative.”In a show of apparent outrage at the 2007 overFishing, the French Fishing Ministry demanded an investigation. After three months, investigators subm …"

"… e, in Algeria this year, ranking officials of that country’s Ministry of Fishing were convicted of trafficking in illegal tuna, influence peddling, and tax …"

Spain doles out millions in aid despite fishing company's record

By Kate Willson and Mar Cabra

Company received $12 million in public aid even as it faced more than 40 allegations of illegal fishing

Fishing deaths mount, but government slow to cast safety net for deadliest industry

By Ronnie Greene

Commercial fishing is the deadliest industry in the U.S., but with federal reform moving slowly, some fishermen are stepping in.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fishing vessel":

"… e law has yet to mandate detailed inspections of the vessels themselves.“Fishing vessels are uninspected, so the Coast Guard doesn’t have jurisdiction to go on …"