United States and China Coast Guards interdict vessel for illegally fishing on the high seas [Image 3 of 5]

COAST GUARD CUTTER MORGENTHAU, AT SEA

05.22.2014

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard District 17

The fishing vessel Yin Yuan is sighted in the North Pacific Ocean May 22, 2014. The Yin Yuan crew is suspected of three serious fisheries violations including: use of prohibited fishing gear of more than 3.3 kilometers of high seas drift net, failure to maintain sufficient records of catch and catch-related data, and fishing without a license, permit or authorization issued by a sanctioned authority. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Coast Guard Cutter Morgenthau)

• Date Taken: 05.22.2014
• Date Posted: 06.03.2014 19:32
• Photo ID: 1377542
• VIRIN: 140522-G-ZZ999-001
• Resolution: 5184x3456
• Size: 8.7 MB
• Location: COAST GUARD CUTTER MORGENTHAU, AT SEA