It is an ongoing problem, particularly Texas, dealing with illegal Mexican fishermen, lanches coming and illegally fishing Texas red snapper. The Coast Guard fights against it, the federal government fights against it. This illegal fishing is actually paid for by Mexican drug cartels in many instances. Dr. Jacobs, what more can NOAA do to combat the problem of illegal fishing in Texas? Appreciate the question. IUU fishing, it's another top priority of mine. (06:14–06:20)
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Asserts that Mexican drug cartels fund illegal fishing operations.
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