By revealing who ultimately profits from vessels flying its flag, Panama is setting a bold new standard for transparency and accountability in global fisheries
Panama Publishes Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Data for Its International Fishing Fleet Read More »
Appointments across the science advisory board and board of directors reinforce the organization’s scientific rigor, governance and global reach
(Updated on 20 August 2026) Global Fishing Watch has temporarily paused data updates for Canada, Ecuador and the EU registries due to integration failures caused by source changes.
From vessel tracking to better fisheries management, new partnerships and policy commitments signal growing momentum toward accountability at sea
Panama’s new transparency commitment is the latest milestone in the country’s transformation into a global leader for fisheries management, says Global Fishing Watch’s Mónica Espinoza Miralles
At Our Ocean Conference, Panama charts a new course in fisheries transparency Read More »
For centuries, communities along Africa’s eastern coast have understood what today’s global policymakers are only now beginning to grasp: the ocean is more than just a vast space; it is the veritable lifeblood of economies, livelihoods and cultures.
In Mombasa, Africa Can Launch a New Era in Ocean Governance Read More »
Depuis des générations, l’océan façonne l’identité, la prospérité et la résilience de l’Afrique de l’Ouest. De Saint-Louis et Joal, au Sénégal, aux économies maritimes du golfe de Guinée, l’océan est depuis des générations un pilier de subsistance, de sécurité alimentaire et de développement pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest.
Global Fishing Watch has revealed a powerful new approach to mapping previously hidden fishing activity.
Test your knowledge of how satellite technology is helping reveal previously unseen activity at sea and support more effective ocean conservation.
How Much Do You Know About Satellite Imagery and Its Power to Protect Our Ocean? Read More »
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) number is a permanent, unique seven-digit identifier assigned to a vessel for its entire lifespan.
Closing critical gaps in global fisheries oversight requires standardized identification
IMO Numbers for Fishing Vessels: Why Permanent Identification Matters Read More »
Shedding light on ownership structures can foster a more accountable and responsible fishing sector
Transparency at Sea: Advancing Beneficial Ownership in Fisheries Governance Read More »
Marking the international fight against illegal fishing, Global Fishing Watch CEO Tony Long unveils IUU Fishing Risk Insights — a new dataset designed to reveal the “digital fingerprints” of vessels at sea
Illegal fishing thrives out of sight. Transparency brings it into view Read More »
Harnessing automatic identification system data to advance global transparency through structured risk indicators and network metrics
Transparency is essential to promoting sustainable ocean governance and mitigating against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Through clear data-sharing practices such as vessel tracking, public registration, identification, ownership disclosure
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