Stories and Updates
Brazil’s Bold Vision: Harnessing Open Data to Shape Smarter, More Sustainable Ocean Policies
From protecting remote marine sanctuaries to informing major energy decisions, Brazil’s environmental authorities are showing how technology and open data can improve ocean governance.
Study finds global treaty curbing illegal fishing, yet gaps in domestic oversight remain
The new agreement aims to advance fisheries science and vessel monitoring through shared data and collaborative research.
Ask Global Fishing Watch: Optical satellite imagery
How does optical satellite imagery help our efforts to map human activity at sea?
Partnering with Planet to bring coastal waters and small vessels into focus
High-resolution optical imagery expands views and leads to significant advances in vessel detections We set out on an audacious goal at Global Fishing Watch two years ago: to map all human...
An AI Breakthrough in Ocean Monitoring: Satellite Imagery Provides an Unprecedented View of Global Vessel Activity
Satellite imagery and AI provide 30 percent more global coverage for detecting human activity at sea
Why Knowing Who Owns What Matters: OECD’s New IUU Fishing Recommendation
OECD urges action on IUU fishing by promoting ownership transparency to expose who truly profits from illegal activities at sea.
In New Pact, Gabon and Global Fishing Watch Vow to Ramp Up Fight Against Illegal Fishing
The new partnership will bolster the Central African nation’s efforts to strengthen vessel tracking and promote data-driven ocean governance through transparency at sea
At UNOC3, the World Finally Talks Transparency — Now, Will it Act?
NICE, France — As the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) closed today, global leaders showed tentative signs of moving beyond business as usual. Tucked into the ocean summit’s final outcome...
Panama targets illicit fishing with new transshipment monitoring policy
With support from Global Fishing Watch, Panama adopts new guidelines to oversee transshipment at sea, strengthening accountability.
At U.N. Ocean Conference, Panama and Global Fishing Watch Forge Landmark Partnership to Boost Ocean Protection
The agreement will harness technology and transparency to strengthen surveillance of marine protected areas and safeguard biodiversity
From Ambition to Action: Can UNOC3 Correct the Course for Ocean Governance?
World leaders at the U.N. Ocean Conference must embrace transparency, and equity to rapidly advance ocean governance, says Paolo Domondon.
Strengthening Ocean Protection in CMAR: A Regional Effort to Boost Marine Surveillance and Enforcement
Fisheries analyst Joe Fader shares how Global Fishing Watch and partners are supporting intelligence-led enforcement across the Eastern Tropical Pacific
Charting a Sustainable Course for Africa’s Oceans
With Africa’s marine lifelines under threat, technology and transparency offer a new path to a sustainable fisheries future
Why transparency must lead the way at the United Nations Ocean Conference
With just five years to deliver on critical global goals, calls to protect the world’s marine ecosystems have never been more urgent.
Global Fishing Watch Technology Helps Expose Illegal Fishing in Mexico’s Marine Park
Tracking data analysis reveals deliberate signal gaps, offering key evidence in illegal fishing probe
Panama targets the invisible owners of fishing vessels
Government strengthens its fight against illegal fishing by requiring the disclosure of ultimate beneficial ownership data as a condition for issuing fishing licenses, with technical support from Global Fishing Watch.
Peru and Global Fishing Watch sign scientific partnership to strengthen marine research and transparency
The new agreement aims to advance fisheries science and vessel monitoring through shared data and collaborative research.
Panama Takes Aim at ‘Invisible’ Owners in Fight Against Illegal Fishing
At the Our Ocean Conference, Global Fishing Watch CEO Tony Long applauds Panama’s commitment to ultimate beneficial ownership
Digital Eyes on the Ocean: How vessel tracking can support the 30×30 goal
As the 10th Our Ocean Conference discusses the future of digital oceans, Global Fishing Watch’s Tony Long and Paolo Domondon renew their call for a binding vessel tracking mandate to help...
Transparency is essential to promoting sustainable ocean governance
Transparency is essential to promoting sustainable ocean governance and mitigating against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Through clear data-sharing practices such as vessel tracking, public registration, identification, ownership disclosure
Tracking the Invisible Fleets: The Global Push to Bring Industrial Fishing Out of the Shadows
In Conversation with Courtney Farthing With 75 percent of industrial vessels evading public monitoring, Global Fishing Watch’s policy team is driving efforts for binding vessel tracking rules — and a new...
The offshore oil boom is fueling a climate crisis at sea
New satellite analysis reveals widespread pollution from offshore oil operations threatening ocean and climate A surge in offshore oil and gas operations is leaving a slick trail of pollution across...
Unmasking Forced Labor at Sea: How AI Is Tracking Exploitation on the Open Ocean
In Conversation with Rocío Joo Using satellite data and machine learning, Global Fishing Watch is working to reveal human rights abuses in the fishing industry—and help authorities take action The open...
Mapping industrial vessel emissions at sea
Pilot study first to estimate the greenhouse gas emissions of all large industrial vessels operating in the ocean As part of our ongoing work to shine a light on all industrial...
Panama strengthens oversight of its international fleet with a new transshipment monitoring policy
Backed by Global Fishing Watch, the new guidelines enhance vessels monitoring and mandate the integration of new open data technologies A new policy document adopted by the government of Panama is...
Global Fishing Watch spotlights ocean governance successes, highlighting policy wins and tech innovations
Washington, D.C., UNITED STATES — Global Fishing Watch today released its 2024 annual report, showcasing a year of bold strides and critical breakthroughs in driving transparent and equitable ocean governance —...
Ask the Expert: Amanda Lohmann, Data scientist, vessel tracking and behavior
What information can be accessed in the public apparent fishing effort dataset and what has changed in the latest release?
Chile summit underscores transparency as key to effective fisheries management, says Global Fishing Watch
SANTIAGO, Chile — On Friday, the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) concluded its 13th Annual Commission Meeting with a call for greater transparency in support of strong and effective...
How Data and Transparency Are Transforming Ocean Governance
In Conversation with Cian Luck A conversation on the quest to unveil hidden fishing vessel activity at sea Cian Luck, a senior fisheries analyst with the global programs team at Global...
Data Transparency and Effective Monitoring Drive Compliance in Chilean Patagonian Toothfish Fishery
Learn about the Patagonian toothfish fishery, its economic significance, and its role in the marine ecosystem's balance.