Chinese fishing boats illegally operating around Galapagos islands Ecuador accused of August 8 14:02
Ecuador in South America is accusing it of the neighboring countries and the United States, saying that Chinese fishing boats are devastating marine resources in the waters around the Galapagos Islands. On the other hand, China has shown the attitude of delaying the operation of fishing boats and consulting with the Ecuadorian side, while adhering to international rules.
The Galapagos Islands of Ecuador are home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for being a catalyst for Darwin's evolutionary theory, home to a wide variety of organisms.
According to the Ecuadorian government, in the exclusive economic zone around the Galapagos Islands, it was confirmed that in the middle of last month, about 260 fishing vessels, which were considered to be of Chinese nationality, were operating, so they were poaching endangered sharks. I am.
For this reason, the Ecuadorian government has issued a statement condemning illegal operations under a joint name with neighboring countries in South America such as Colombia and Peru, and US Secretary of State Pompeio has also said that he will support the Ecuadorian government on 5th of this month.
On the other hand, the Chinese government has announced that it will hold operations around the Galapagos Islands for the next three months from the next month, and talks with the Ecuadorian side, while continuing to operate according to international rules.
Since 2017, Chinese fishing boats have been frequently found around the Galapagos Islands, and there are cases of being caught in a marine protected area.