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.
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Ask the Expert: Fernando Paolo, Senior remote sensing machine learning engineer
Ask the Expert Fernando Paolo Senior remote sensing machine learning engineer How is satellite data used to map human activity at sea? Analyzing large data streams of satellite synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and optical imagery–a core component of the work we do at Global Fishing Watch–requires a complex workflow. A constellation of satellites image the […]
How do I upload my own polygon or points reference layer?
Login to your Global Fishing Watch account to upload personal reference layers. Click the ‘+’ icon in the Reference Layers section to add reference layers in a workspace, and then ‘Upload new reference layer’. You can upload polygon or points reference layers. Currently .zip shapefiles and .json files are supported, alongside .csv files for points. […]
New Account Settings and Security
Platform users can now enable two-factor authentication, sign in with a passkey, and manage account details and email preferences from a new settings page.
Rapa Nui: Where Life and the Ocean Are One
Rapa Nui blends ancestral ocean traditions with modern satellite technology to protect its marine ecosystem and sustain artisanal fishing for future generations.
Expanded Timebar and Port Buffer Filter
Updates allow the analysis of vessel activities in greater detail and more realistic apparent fishing effort estimates near ports.
Automated Vessel Group Reporting
New vessel group reports and port visit data are available in Vessel Viewer.
Vessel Identity Fields From TMT
New vessel identity information is now available in vessel profiles in Vessel Viewer.
Our Platform
Our Platform Just a decade ago, building an accurate picture of human activity at sea across the globe would have been impossible. But thanks to advances in satellite technology, cloud computing and machine learning, Global Fishing Watch is now making it a reality. Our open-access tools, datasets and code accelerate research and innovation to support […]
Mediterranean and Black Sea
The Mediterranean Sea is one of the most unique and diverse bodies of water in the world. For centuries, it has provided surrounding communities with an abundance of valuable marine resources, livelihoods and commercial opportunities while also strengthening the vibrant multicultural identity which constitutes the region. But these waters are also home to one of […]