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Frequent Questions: Implementing the Port State Measures Agreement

On June 5, 2016, the Port State Measures Agreement entered into international force, marking a major milestone in the effort to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. Learn more below about the Agreement, its anticipated impacts, and implementation activities.