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Fishrot: Clear waters, murky dealings

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How the Namibian Fishing Industry Works

Namibia's fishing industry is one of the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa. The country has a 200-nautical mile exclusive economic zone on its coast. It also established a new quota system, and that's where it gets a little complicated. Quota quotas are often held by small Namibian companies or even individuals who may not have any actual boats to catch the fish. So they sell their quotas onto operators who do.

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