Driving ocean transparency across Latin America Related expert: Mónica Espinoza Miralles Latin American waters are among the planet’s most biodiverse and productive. Stretching from the Pacific to the Atlantic, they nurture coral reefs, support vast fisheries and sustain millions of coastal communities. However, as pressures on marine ecosystems grow, due to issues such as overfishing […]
2023 Annual Report JUMP TO:Message from the CEOOur ImpactGlobal Fishing Watch in ActionBy the NumbersFinancialsGovernance Message from the CEO With each passing year, Global Fishing Watch demonstrates an ever-increasing role in addressing various threats facing the ocean. Whether it’s through groundbreaking research, work alongside governments, international bodies and other NGOs, or our growing voice in […]
Publications 2024 Satellite mapping reveals extensive industrial activity at sea Fernando Paolo, David Kroodsma, Jennifer Raynor, Tim Hochberg, Pete Davis, Jesse Cleary, Luca Marsaglia, Sara Orofino, Christian Thomas and Patrick Halpin (2024).Read the paper – Press release 2023 Global prevalence of setting longlines at dawn highlights bycatch risk for threatened albatross David Kroodsma (GFW), Joanna […]
What information can be accessed in the public apparent fishing effort dataset and what has changed in the latest release?
A wave of ocean action shows opportunities for greater transparency toward marine governance Tony Long, CEO, Global Fishing Watch 2022 dawned with even more uncertainty than most years. With COVID-19 lingering, it was unclear if the ocean conservation and fisheries management communities could hold the international meetings necessary to kick start work that had stalled […]
Media Center Find the latest news on issues affecting our global oceans and Global Fishing Watch’s work including press releases, news stories, multimedia content, statements and other resources for journalists. Tracking the Tide: Unveiling the Hidden World of Vessel Activity An estimated 75% of industrial fishing vessels do not appear in public monitoring systems. They […]
Stories and Updates All 30 analysis capacity development fishing ocean governance research science technology Press Release Global Fishing Watch launches first global blueprint to help governments strengthen vessel tracking The comprehensive guide offers more than 70 practical recommendations to leverage ocean transparency for better ocean governance September 10, 2026 Brief Vessel Tracking Best Practices Guide: […]
When satellite data revealed fishing inside the Coiba Ridge sanctuary, Panamanian authorities turned to Global Fishing Watch for help. Less than a year later, vessel tracking shows a drop in illegal activity.
International Policy Related expert: Courtney Farthing – Resources Impact through policy Transforming how we manage the ocean begins with those who shape the rules that govern it. Building a system that supports thriving fisheries, protects marine biodiversity and ensures transparency for all stakeholders takes dedicated, coordinated work with the institutions that shape international policy. At […]
Guide d’utilisation de la carte English | Español | Français | Portuguese |中文 Menu Introduction La carte Global Fishing Watch est la première plateforme en ligne en libre accès pour la visualisation et l’analyse de l’activité maritime humaine à bord de navires. Utilisant la technologie satellitaire et l’apprentissage automatique, la carte fusionne plusieurs types de […]
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