Intelligence Squared The Last Untamed Frontier, with Ian Urbina and Helen Czerski
Feb 9, 2021
Ian Urbina, an investigative reporter focused on human rights and the environment, joins ocean physicist Helen Czerski to explore the dark secrets of our oceans. They discuss rampant piracy, illegal fishing, and the plight of oppressed deckhands who often witness violence at sea. Urbina highlights the urgent need for effective maritime laws to combat exploitation and crime. They also dive into the innovative Outlaw Ocean Music Project, which uses music to amplify ocean conservation awareness, connecting art and activism in a compelling way.
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The Thunder Chase
- The Sea Shepherd, a vigilante conservationist group, chased the illegal fishing vessel Thunder for 110 days.
- This chase covered 10,000 miles and ended with the Thunder sinking itself near Sao Tome, Principe.
Vastness and Complicity
- The vastness of the ocean allows illegal activities to go unnoticed.
- We are all connected to these events through supply chains, even if unaware.
Fish Laundering
- Fish laundering involves misrepresenting illegally caught fish as legal.
- This can include renaming fish, misrepresenting catch locations, or falsifying records.
