Scientists Reveal Shocking Levels of Abuse in Global Fishing Sector 
By Monisha Ravisetti TH Source: cnet 4/6/2022
Monisha Ravisetti
Credit: Paula Bronstein/Getty Images
In 2015, more than 2,000 fishermen were rescued from slavery on an island in eastern Indonesia.

For years, they'd been subjected to depraved working conditions. Many reported being whipped with stingray tails, beaten, and starved, all while being forced to contribute to a seafood supply chain that trickled down to massive brands including retailers, supermarket chains and makers of pet food. They weren't paid for their labor.
 

It wasn't until seven years ago, after an Associated Press investigation revealed the truth, that these formerly enslaved workers were released, miraculously reunited with their families and brought relief in the United States.

It was a heart-wrenching story, but one that accounts for only a fraction of fishermen enduring labor abuse across the seas.

 
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