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 […]
Global Fishing Watch is advancing ocean governance through increased transparency of human activity at sea. By creating and publicly sharing map visualizations, data and analysis tools, we enable scientific research and drive a transformation in how we manage our ocean.
Global Fishing Watch at UNOC3 Read our opinion piece From June 9 – 13 2025, the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), co-hosted by the governments of France and Costa Rica, took place in Nice, France. This year, the conference theme was “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean”. […]
Africa Related expert: Dame Mboup Rising pressures on Africa’s fisheries and marine resources Fisheries play a crucial role in Africa, particularly for coastal populations whose livelihoods and food security depend on fish. Directly contributing $24 billion to the African economy each year, fisheries and aquaculture employ some 12 million people across the continent. At the […]
Guia de Mapas English | Español | Français | Portuguese |中文 Menu Introdução O mapa Global Fishing Watch é a primeira plataforma on-line de acesso aberto para visualização e análise da atividade humana baseada em embarcações no mar. Alimentado por tecnologia de satélite e aprendizado de máquina, o mapa mescla vários tipos de dados de […]
Once under international scrutiny for shortcomings in fleet oversight, the Central American country is emerging as a model for transparency, coordinated monitoring and stronger fisheries management.
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