Eleven new behavior risk insights are now available in the data download portal. This new dataset helps practitioners and researchers identify and track vessels with a higher probability of engaging in illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.
Global Fishing Watch has transitioned its unified AIS data service to Kpler.
Global Fishing Watch believes that transparency of fishing activity is key to achieving sustainable global fisheries. In line with our mission to create and publicly share knowledge about human activity at sea, the first versions of our map have focused on fishing as the most widespread human activity, and on industrial fishing as the sector […]
The AIS data you see spans from January 1, 2012 to 72 hours prior to the present time. VMS data is published with a delay agreed by the specific government.
The visible infrared imaging radiometer suite, or VIIRS, is a satellite-based highly sensitive optical sensor to see lights at day and night. The sensor is highly sensitive so that it can detect light emitted by vessels on the ocean at night. The Earth Observation Group (EOG) at the Colorado School of Mines has developed an […]
Vessel tracking and Indigenous stewardship are strengthening Rapa Nui’s marine protection efforts
On this remote island, the ocean is identity and heritage. Now, thanks to satellite technology, it is also the foundation for a resilient future.
New research from the international nonprofit reveals that satellite monitoring and big data can improve ocean governance only when paired with trusted partnerships and shared learning
Global Fishing Watch urges SPRFMO members in Panama to boost vessel ownership transparency and tracking to combat illegal fishing.
Access new wind and currents datasets and enhanced analysis of uploaded datasets.
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