The Outlaw Ocean

Ian Urbina’s investigative tour of the world’s oceans exposes a lawless realm of exploitation, crime, and environmental abuse. Urbina reports from fishing vessels, ports, and offshore industries to reveal modern slavery, piracy, and ecological devastation. His storytelling is immersive and relentless, blending adventure reporting with moral urgency. The book exposes how weak governance enables abuses far from public view. It is shocking, gripping, and essential reading about a hidden global frontier.