Lack of reliable data hindered the country’s efforts to address the overexploitation of its marine resources, which have showed a downward trend since the mid-1990s.

Ummmmmm, go figure

23 hours ago, Chris Lawrence said:

Lack of reliable data hindered the country’s efforts to address the overexploitation of its marine resources, which have showed a downward trend since the mid-1990s.

'Efforts to address' unless address means cover up then ?but this????