Panamanian authorities seized six longliner vessels for illegal fishing in protected waters, with an additional 10 vessels under investigation. This occurred in the Cordillera de Coiba, part of the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor. The vessels, registered in Panama, had unclear ownership. Surveillance was aided by an AI platform and supported by monitoring nonprofits. Authorities issued warnings before seizing the vessels, marking the largest illegal fishing bust in Panama’s marine protected areas.
