US voters demand stronger ocean protection

A US task force is developing a seafood trade strategy Photo: NOAA

A new poll reveals that US voter are overwhelmingly in favour of stronger ocean protection, including safeguarding workers’ rights and promoting transparency in the seafood supply chain

The issue could be a key vote winner at the upcoming election in November with three-quarters of those polled saying they are more likely to vote for a candidate with policies that combat forced labour and illegal fishing.

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