We evaluate the current status of the global marine fisheries using the frameworks of conflict,
food security and vulnerability. Existing trends suggest that there is likely to be greater food …

African maritime countries take the majority of their animal protein from fish. Bound with
tradition and a promise of food and other values, African fisheries also provide a source of …

Since the new century, we have witnessed the fast evolution of pirate attack modes in terms
of locations, time, used weapons, and targeted ships. It reveals that the current …

Maritime piracy incidents present significant threats to maritime security, resulting in material
damages and jeopardizing the safety of crews. Despite the scope of the issue, existing …

Maritime piracy constitutes a major threat to global ship** and international trade. We
argue that fishers turn to piracy to smooth expected income losses and to deter illegal …

In this article I develop a practice–theoretical account to provide the first systematic
investigation of the justification of Somali piracy. Arguing for an understanding of piracy as a …

Two types of maritime crime, piracy and illegal fishing, are common and pose risks to marine
security. Past studies show a correlational link between the two activities, but the causal …

Objectives: To examine patterns in the timing and location of incidents of maritime piracy to
see whether, like many urban crimes, attacks cluster in space and time. Methods: Data for all …

The effect of climatic variation on conflict and crime is well established, but less is known
about the mechanism through which this effect operates. This study contributes to the …

The recent increase in maritime piracy is often associated with economic issues such as a
decline in the fishing industry, but there is still no consensus on whether a decrease in local …