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INTRODUCTION World fisheries production has shown sustained growth over the past de- cade, and the countries of Latin America have had their share of this growth. In addition to increased production, international trade in fisheries prod- ucts has grown substantially. The region took an active part in this process, with a significant share in international trade. Market access resulted not only from comparative advantages in rela- tion to the rest of the world, but also from the major efforts made by the countries of the region. To improve the competitiveness of their fisheries products, they have adopted vigorous policies to find outlets in international markets. Some of them began a process of unilateral economic openness that contributed indirectly to increased presence of fisheries products in regional export patterns. In response to that growth, a series of barriers to trade in fisheries products was created by countries of the developed world, leading to some friction. Thus, conflicts that for many years were settled among governments through their ministries of foreign affairs and experts are now in the head- lines. As a result, they have taken on greater proportions, involving a number of different actors. Why do these conflicts arise,
Ocean Yearbook Online – Brill
Published: Jan 1, 2001
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