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300 Chinese Fishing Ships Off South America Coast Raise Food Security Worries

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   Ecuador's navy confirmed a large Chinese fishing fleet of roughly 300
   vessels is moving away from the Galapagos Islands and is now operating
   in international waters off Peru.

   The Ecuadorian commander of naval operations, Rear Admiral Daniel
   Ginez, said this week that the Chinese vessels are now "in offshore
   waters off the exclusive economic zone of Peru."

   He added that this year's fleet was larger compared with those of
   previous years.

   "With such a large number of fishing boats, we have the risk that
   certain species are diminished," Ginez cautioned.

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