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Dive into the gripping narrative of 'Catch: How Fishing Companies Reinvented Slavery and Plunder' by Michael Field. This compelling trade paperback (UK) published by Awa Press explores the dark underbelly of the fishing industry, uncovering the shocking realities of slavery and overfishing on the high seas. Set against the backdrop of a chilling incident near Kiribati in 2008, the book delves into a maritime mystery that revealed a harrowing world of exploitation and ecological disaster. As foreign-flagged vessels continue to fish the rich waters of New Zealand and the Southern Ocean, Field's investigative journey unveils the struggle between profit-driven corporations and the desperate conditions of their crews, composed of vulnerable workers from China, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

With a rich blend of firsthand accounts and research from the University of Auckland, 'Catch' not only exposes the cruelty of modern-day slavery but also warns of the impending collapse of fish populations, crucial to our oceans' health. It's a must-read for anyone interested in environmental activism, social justice, and the ethics of global commerce. This book is essential for students, activists, and anyone invested in the future of sustainable fishing practices. The devastating impact of overfishing and the dismal plight of crew members are topics that demand attention and change. Don't miss your chance to confront these urgent issues with 'Catch'. Enjoy FREE shipping with your order, and please allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781927249024
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2014
Publisher: Awa Press
Pages: 240


Description:
A searing exposé of slavery and over-fishing on the high seas On November 9, 2008, near Kiribati in the Pacific, a Korean ship came alongside Tai Ching 21. The Taiwan-flagged fishing boat was eerily silent. Three life rafts were missing, and all 29 of the Taiwanese officers and Chinese, Indonesian and Filipino crew. A quest to discover the men's identities led journalist Michael Field into a dark world of foreign-flagged vessels fishing the waters of New Zealand, other Pacific nations, and the Southern Ocean. He uncovered brutality, misery and death - and impending ecological disaster- the destruction of the last great southern schools of fish. With researchers from University of Auckland, he forced the New Zealand government to take action - but with huge money at stake the plunder and appalling working conditions continue. And more and more boats are now risking lives and maritime disaster heading south to catch toothfish, most destined for New York restaurants and Las Vegas casino hotels.

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