Tracking elusive and shifting identities of the global fishing fleet.

The article discuses the role of various authorities to improve the global scope of potential Illegal, unreported & unregulated (IUU) fishing. It is reported that the Global Record of Fishing Vessels, Refrigerated Transport Vessels & Supply Vessels is an initiative that aims to provide a single access point for information on vessels used for fishing related activities. It is further reported that an important element for abating IUU activity is to track the activity of all vessels at sea.