Chilean navy ships monitor huge Chinese fishing fleet

The Chilean navy says it is closely monitoring 11 Chinese fishing vessels in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ)

A Chinese fishing fleet has been accused by conservation group Oceana of “pillaging” the waters off the Galapagos Islands for squid.

The fleet is made up of more than 400 fishing vessels, of which 11 are currently in Chile’s EEZ, according to the Chile’s navy.

Chile said last month it would take measures to prevent illegal fishing.

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