International Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance Network for Fisheries-Related Activities

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The International MCS Network - Third Global Fisheries Enforcement Training Workshop - 6-10 September 2010 - Maputo, Mozambique

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Welcome to the International Monitoring, Control and
Surveillance (MCS) Network Website.

I am sure you are aware that a rise in illegal activities has accompanied globalization and the establishment of a world market place. These diverse activities underscore the need for cooperative law enforcement across national boundaries. Corruption, organized crime, theft and piracy may be found in many sectors and fisheries are no exception. Recognition of this need was the impetus for the development of the International MCS Network. The Network was established to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of fisheries-related MCS activities through enhanced cooperation, coordination, information collection and exchange among national organizations and institutions responsible for fisheries-related monitoring, control and surveillance.

The MCS Network is an arrangement of national organizations/institutions in charge of fisheries-related MCS activities on behalf of their governments. Participation in the MCS Network is voluntary and encouraged but limited to representatives from national government organizations. Members conduct fisheries-related MCS activities in their home waters, as well as on the high seas, and seek to increase global coordination to prevent, deter and eliminate IUU fishing. If you are interested in joining please complete a Membership Application and you will be contacted regarding your membership eligibility.

Sincerely,

Dale Jones
International MCS Network Chairman

"The MCS Network was established to facilitate the collaboration of MCS professionals worldwide in order to increase and improve monitoring, control and surveillance efforts in the global fight against IUU."

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