31.   Four vessels, including two Venezuelan trawlers, were detained by the coast guard over the weekend for illegal fishing.

32.   Frustrated by continued illegal fishing by Chinese boats in its waters, Taiwan will strengthen police powers to deal with the problem, officials said Tuesday.

33.   Greenpeace said illegal fishing, mainly by Norwegians, South Americans and Spaniards, was at crisis level.

34.   He said he explained to U.S. officials why Canada has gone beyond international law to stop what it sees as illegal fishing by Spain.

35.   He said the illegal fishing threatened the fragile Antarctic ecosystem.

36.   He said the ships were empty but were suspected of illegal fishing as their nets were ready for casting.

37.   If found guilty of illegal fishing, crew members could face up to two years in prison and the confiscation of their vessels.

38.   It was not clear whether this was a result of more Thai fishermen drifting into Malaysian waters for illegal fishing or indicated greater vigilance by the Malaysian navy.

39.   Its owners and crew have denied accusations of illegal fishing.

40.   Lee denied that his ship had engaged in illegal fishing in Kiribati waters, police said.