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To fight illegal fishing in the Galapagos, Ecuador turns to new technology

CBC's Chris Arsenault and UBC researcher Philippe Le Billon teamed up to investigate how Ecuador is combating illegal fishing in their biodiverse waters. This story is a result of the Hidden Costs Academic-Journalism Collaboration Grant.

Published June 4, 2022

A naval captain wearing a KN95 mask with ships in the background — Ecuadorian naval Capt. Isiais Bodero Mala is on the frontlines of protecting the Galapagos marine reserve, home to some of the world's most unique biodiversity, from illegal fishing. The South American nation's security forces are working with Canadian technology firms to fight back against environmental crimes. (Philippe Le Billon/CBC News)

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