CHINA FISHING TO EXTINCTION

Do They Catch Whales Too?

MY COMMENTS. Following is an AI summary of a transcript of the above video, which suggests that China is endangering the world’s supply of usable fish & other marine life. I wouldn’t be surprised if they also catch whales for their looney superstitions, but AI says Japan, Norway & Iceland are the only countries known to still catch whales. Shame on them.

A week ago I wrote CHINA VAX GENOCIDE, in which another video channel showed that China has lost over 100 million people. It seems to blame the Covid scam and the CCP for not continuing to vax, but I think it’s because of the vaxes themselves.

Some claim that China and its CCP government are good, but I see more evidence that they’re highly corrupt. Now it looks like they’re threatening to eradicate most usable marine species from the oceans. I hope CHD and RFK Jr are aware of this and will take action. The video authors recommend that Greenpeace take action too.

TRANSCRIPT SUMMARY

The speaker introduces the topic of Chinese illegal fishing fleets, emphasizing their significant impact and suggesting it should concern everyone. They mention an image taken from the International Space Station by Astro Petit.

The image from the ISS shows a concerning Chinese fishing fleet near Argentina, where the coast guard patrols to prevent them from decimating fish stocks. The fleet uses bright lights to attract squid, which is described as an unfair fishing method.

Chinese fishing fleets appear as green and blue walls in star trail photos due to their use of green lights, indicating their massive scale. The speaker emphasizes the severity of the situation, stating that these fleets are driving the seas to extinction at an alarming rate, worse than deforestation.

The speaker transitions to a segment featuring an "annoying smoking couple's living room" to show a TV displaying information about Chinese fishing fleets. They mention an incident where Ecuador became suspicious after a large fleet appeared near the Galapagos Marine Reserve.

In 2017, a Chinese ship was found inside the Galapagos Marine Park with over 6,000 illegally caught shark carcasses. This example highlights the lack of sustainable fishing practices by China, where the focus is on taking everything without considering the consequences.

The speaker expresses anger over the incident, noting that the one vessel caught contained 6,000 protected sharks. They point out the vast number of Chinese fishing vessels, estimated around 17,000, compared to other countries, contributing to the decimation of marine life.

The speaker draws attention to the fleet's proximity to the protected zone, suggesting awareness of the boundaries. They explain that the ships turn off their transponders at night to enter protected zones undetected, and emphasizes that fish do not recognize borders.

China is described as a fishery superpower, consuming a large portion of global fish production with a massive fishing fleet. While the Chinese government reports a smaller number of vessels, other estimates suggest a much larger fleet, and the speaker indicates to have witnessed it firsthand.

The speaker emphasizes that the issue extends beyond the Galapagos, affecting the entire world, including Africa, South America, Alaska and North Korean waters. They highlight the extensive reach and sinister nature of these fleets.

Chinese fishing fleets travel farther, stay at sea longer, and catch more fish than any other fleet, often intruding into national waters. Despite China's claims of sustainable fishing and a 2020 commitment to crack down on illegal activities, the situation has only worsened, as evidenced by the increasing size of offshore fleets.

Experts remain skeptical of China's commitment to sustainable fishing, as illegal fishing is often treated as a minor administrative issue. China is also accused of using its fishing fleets to assert sovereignty.

Without proper oversight, China's massive fishing fleets will continue to exploit fisheries around the world. The speaker references a 2023 analysis by Oceanana that shows Chinese fishing fleets swarm the Galapagos Islands and then disappear from tracking systems.

The 2023 Oceanana analysis reveals that Chinese fishing fleets flock to the waters around the Galapagos Islands and frequently disappear from public view by disabling their tracking devices.

Oceanana's analysis reveals that Chinese-flagged vessels primarily fish for squid near the Galapagos protected zone, and these vessels are known for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and human rights abuses. The United States has imported significant amounts of squid from China and Hong Kong, potentially contributing to the issue. The speaker advises against buying seafood products from China due to poor quality, unethical practices, and the risk of supporting unsustainable fishing. The speaker also mentions watching a YouTube channel called "Canned Fish Files" that reviews canned fish.

Transshipment is a major issue where fishing vessels transfer their catch to refrigerated cargo ships at sea, hiding illicit activity by mixing legal and illegal catches.

Normally, fishing vessels return to port to unload their catch, allowing the fish population time to recover; however, Chinese fishing fleets stay at sea continuously, being resupplied by large refrigerated ships. These ships take the catch back to China while the fishing vessels continue to fish without stopping.

One Chinese squid boat was tracked for nearly two years, participating in multiple resupply events with carrier vessels, enabling it to fish continuously. This continuous fishing prevents the area from recovering.

China's fishing practices are unsustainable, likened to strip mining, where they use bright lights to attract and capture all the fish, transferring them to large tankers for continuous operation.

China's fishing fleets operate in protected areas near the Galapagos because they have depleted marine life in their own waters and around Asia, devastating fish stocks in countries like Vietnam and the Philippines. Their practices are now affecting local fishermen in Africa, who are unable to compete with the large Chinese operations.

China's distant water fishing fleet monopolizes the world's oceans, emptying waters and engaging in unregulated practices. The U.S. imports seafood from China without guarantees of responsible sourcing, potentially supporting human rights violations and IUU fishing. The speaker aims to educate rather than induce guilt, encouraging people to avoid supporting these practices.

The speaker recommends not buying products from China, especially seafood. They urge Greenpeace and other environmental organizations to address this issue and encourages administrations that consider China an adversary to take action. The speaker suggests warning the fishermen and, if necessary, sinking their boats to create artificial reefs as a deterrent.

China's distant water fishing fleet is the world's largest, surpassing the combined fleets of Taiwan, South Korea, the United States, and Japan.

China consistently lies and fails to uphold its promises, as seen with coal power plants, unsustainable five-year plans, Hong Kong, COVID, and militarization of islands. The speaker urges listeners to raise awareness about China's unsustainable fishing practices and to avoid purchasing products from China.