Calling on Whistleblowers to Help Protect Our Oceans

As the “Our Ocean Conference 2018” (OOC 2018) is set to open tomorrow in Bali, Indonesia, the National Whistleblower Center (NWC) hopes to bring awareness about the important role whistleblowers can play in the detection of illegal fishing and marine pollution.

OOC 2018’s “Our Ocean, Our Legacy” theme emphasizes that the oceans hold the key to economic growth, food security resources, etc., and face many threats, including wildlife trafficking, illegal fishing and marine pollution. The conference, which focuses on issues such as marine protected areas, sustainable fisheries, marine pollution, maritime security, runs through Tuesday, October 30.  Continuing Reading.