Illegal fishing of abalone in South Africa catches approximately 1,500 tons worth $70 to $140 Million.
Category: Environmental Threats
News and information on various environmental issues Provides data and statistics on illegal wildlife smuggling, poaching, gas and oil smuggling and other illegal markets.
Underreporting of Bluefin Tuna Catches in Japan
Illegal fishing off the coast of Japan lead to more Bluefin tuna being caught then reported. Japan officially under-reported $6 Billion worth of Bluefin tuna over the course of 20 years.
Value of Unregulated Cod Cashes in the Atlantic Ocean
Illegal fishing in the Barents Sea (Atlantic Ocean) lead to over 100,000 tons of cod being illegally caught. The cod was valued at $350 Million (225 Million Euros).
Liters of Illegal Gas Entering Thailand From Malaysia Per Day
Gas smuggling activities bring in 100,000 liters of gas into Thailand every day from Malaysia.
International Trade in Waste is rapidly increasing
A 2005 report by the European Network for the Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law (IMPEL) found that ” international trade in waste is rapidly increasing.” The report mentions the financial profit involved in trash smuggling creates a ” strong incentive for those in the waste chain to avoid controls over the movement and treatment… Continue reading International Trade in Waste is rapidly increasing
Percentage of Illegal Trash Shipments in the EU
In the European Union, law enforcement found that 48 percent of all waste and trash shipments were illegal.
Hazardous Waste and Trash Smuggling in China
49 cases of hazardous waste smuggling containing 8,000 tons of solid waste were uncovered by Chinese Custom officials in 2006.
Losses to US Companies From Depressed Timber Prices
Companies in the United States lose at least $460 million each year as world prices are depressed between 7 -16 percent by the availability of illegal logging products.
Losses to US Companies From Depressed Timber Prices
Companies in the United States lose at least $460 million each year as world prices are depressed between 7 -16 percent by the availability of illegal logging products.
Illegal Timber Smuggled into China From Myanmar in 2006
1.5 million tonnes of timber worth $350 million was smuggled into China from Myanmar’s teak forests in 2006 from illegal logging activities.