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By analysing data on reported fish landings, researchers have been able to quantify the previously invisible loss of aquatic life due to illegal fishing practices relative to current estimates.<\/p>\n<p>Stephen Kastoryano is Lecturer in Economics at the University of Reading and winner of the University\u2019s 2024 Research Output Prize (Prosperity &amp; Resilience theme) for his paper as co-author in the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management: \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jeem.2023.102881\"><em>Unseen annihilation: Illegal fishing practices<\/em>\u00a0<em>and nautical patrol\u2019<\/em><\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Unseen annihilation: Illegal fishing practices and nautical patrol Industrial fishing has resulted in the widespread destruction of marine life since the 1950s, despite international regulations against illegal practices. 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