China's Mega Worldwide Commercial Fishing Operation

[Roccus7]

Really scary summary of the extent of China's commercial ocean fishing operation today in the NYTimes. The interactive graphics from ship's satellite trackers has to be seen to be believed.

How China Targets The Global Fish Supply

 

[Pangaroo]

I bet most of the Chinese commercial catch is being sold outside China to the highest bidder.

 

[jpd]

Such vessels are designed for catching squid, one of the prizes for the fleet. The lights the ships use at night to lure squid to the surface are so bright they can be tracked from space.