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A transshipment takes place at sea in the Myeik Archipelago where boats transfer their catch onto other boats for transport to Myanmar’s mainland. “These catches often end up in Thailand, a major seafood producer that processes and exports marine products worldwide,” says Arunrugstichai. “Such transshipments limit the traceability of seafood, hindering catch monitoring, regulation enforcement, and management efforts, contributing to the problem of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing which is prevalent in Southeast Asia. Addressing these issues is crucial for the sustainable usage of marine resources and the livelihoods of local communities that depend on the sea.”