Dark Waters: Human Rights and Exploitation at Sea

This chapter of 'The Outlaw Ocean' uncovers the hidden injustices of the fishing industry and the severe conditions faced by migrant workers in international waters. Through harrowing stories of human trafficking and violence, it brings to light the normalization of exploitation aboard fishing vessels, alongside the challenging realities of investigative journalism in such environments. The chapter also touches on the broader implications of these issues, linking human rights abuses to environmental degradation and the systemic failures of maritime law.