The Global Ocean Grab: A Primer

This primer unveils a new wave of ocean grabbing, answering the most important questions about the mechanisms that facilitate it and the impacts on people and the environment.

Questions answered in this primer

• What is ocean grabbing?
• How does ocean grabbing take place?
• What is the role of Rights-Based Fishing systems in ocean grabbing?
• What are the key drivers of ocean grabbing?
• What narratives sustain ocean grabbing?
• The Global Partnership for Oceans: why is it likely to accelerate ocean grabbing?
• Who are the main actors behind ocean grabbing?
• How are some environmental conservation initiatives facilitating ocean grabbing?
• What is the role of aquaculture in ocean grabbing?
• What are the impacts of oceangrabbing?
• What systemic changes are needed to end ocean grabbing?
• What are the alternatives to ocean grabbing?
• What international guidelines can be used in struggles against ocean grabbing?
• What resistance is being undertaken against ocean grabbing?

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