Concerns about the issuance of new licenses for longline fishing in the Maldives, mainly that it has the potential to create serious ecological, economic, and reputational risks, have prompted the Maldives Ocean Alliance, an organization comprising NGOs, scientists, environmental advocates, and private-sector investors, as well as the Yellowfin Tuna Fishermen’s Union, to launch a petition calling on anyone concerned to voice their complaints on the issue.
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