Martime Security analyst warns low Pacific fish stocks pose risk

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Updated March 20, 2009 16:22:54

An Australian maritime security analyst is renewing his warning that declining fish stocks in the Pacific are a potential threat to regional stability. Launching a new report on Australia's maritime challenges, Doctor Sam Bateman has highlighted the economic implications for Pacific states of fish stocks declining through illegal fishing and over fishing, and he says the fallout could be serious for Australia.


Presenter Linda Mottram

Speakers: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies Nanyang Technological University Senior Advisor Dr Sam Bateman, Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Executive Director Andrew Wright

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