Ian Urbina

China's Reach Into Global Fishing Waters

Through local partnerships and legal loopholes, China is dominating not just the high seas—but also the national waters of poorer nations.

Growing Concerns About Global Seafood

From forced labor in fish plants in China to concerns about shrimp plants in India, the global supply of seafood is deeply compromised.

How We Interviewed North Koreans Working in China

Behind the scenes of an investigation into North Koreans working in China seafood plant.

Investigation of the Chinese Fishing Fleet

How Ian Urbina and an international team of reporters at sea and on land conducted a four-year investigation of the global seafood industry.

The Outlaw Ocean Ep. 10 | Freedom or Death | Time

The Outlaw Ocean Ep. 9 | Fluid Borders

In this episode we accompany Ian Urbina on a routine maritime border patrol which rapidly takes a turn for the worse.

The Outlaw Ocean Ep. 8 | The Loophole Artist

For over 20 years, one woman has taken advantage of the legal loophole provided by the legal murkiness of international waters to administer abortions to women otherwise left without options.

The Outlaw Ocean Ep. 7 | Chasing Ghosts

It is estimated that over 100 dead bodies wash up on Japan’s shores each year. Almost all of them are North Korean fishermen.

The Outlaw Ocean Ep. 6 | The Fish We Turn to Dust

The Outlaw Ocean Ep. 5 | Raiders of the Deep

The Outlaw Ocean Ep. 4 | The Magic Pipe

The Outlaw Ocean Ep. 3 | Dreams of a Floating World

The Outlaw Ocean Ep.2 | Bondage at Sea

The Outlaw Ocean Ep. 1 | Where Killers Go Free

Why We Need To Reimagine Our Oceans

Ian Urbina on a new documentary series that reveals the untold story of the oceans