What is the significance of the EEZs?
An Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is a zone in the ocean in which the adjacent nation has jurisdiction. These generally...
How do I view fishing activity in/around MPAs, EEZs, or High Seas Pockets?
In the toolbox, select Layers, then Static Layers. Under Static Layers, there are several boundary layers for you to select...
Why am I not seeing certain Marine Protected Areas on Global Fishing Watch?
We currently do not show all MPAs in our MPA – Restricted Use and MPA – No Take layers as...
Why is there fishing in an area marked as an MPA?
In Restricted Use MPAs you may see fishing, as certain resource extraction is permitted. In No Take MPAs there should...
Why are there large circles in which there is no apparent fishing?
The large circles without fishing are almost always Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) around islands that heavily restrict or prohibit fishing...