Sri Lankaβs maritime waters are facing a growing security challenge as illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing threatens marine resources, fisheries livelihoods and national maritime interests. In response to the expanding risks, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved a major step to make Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) compulsory for approximately 1,500 fishing vessels operating in [β¦] The post Silent Seas Under Threat: Sri Lankaβs Battle against Illegal Fishing Networks appeared first on Lankanews.lk .