INDONESIA: Radical new approach to illegal fishing

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Updated December 19, 2007 21:39:49

Indonesia is deporting more than 400 Thai and Vietnamese crew members of illegal fishing boats that have been caught poaching in Indonesian waters. Indonesia is about to deploy some radical new methods which may entice foreign poachers to contribute to Indonesia's economy.

Presenter: Adam Connors
Speakers: Aji Sularso, head of data, statistics and information, Indonesia Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries; Professor James Fox, director of the Research School of Asia Pacific Studies at ANU; Aphisit Techanitisawad, president of the Thai Overseas Fisheries Association

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