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Global Fishing Watch data used for breakthrough study on whale-ship collisions
Research demonstrates need for increased oversight of waterways A new study led by the University of Washington using Global Fishing Watch data has found that fewer than 7 percent of global hotspots for whale and ship collisions have protection measures
Our Ocean is under threat and tech can help save it
Four Latin American countries are harnessing cutting-edge technology to bolster marine protection and chart a new course in sustainable ocean governance
The Pacific Ocean off the coasts of Central and South America is home to some of the richest concentrations of biodiversity on Earth, a haven for marine life ranging from whales, sharks, dolphins and sea turtles to vibrant corals, dense schools of pelagic fish and tiny phytoplankton.
Sustainable Fisheries Management Begins with Vessel Tracking
International agreement to track vessels will bring greater accountability, build compliance and help protect fishers Despite being a global, publicly shared resource, there is little transparency about what takes place across the ocean—especially when it comes to fishing on the
CMAR at 20: A Visionary Model for Marine Conservation and International Cooperation
In Conversation with José Julio Casas The Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor is shaping the future of ocean sustainability in Latin America and the world, says José Julio Casas For two decades, the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor has united
Data-Driven Designation: How Technology is Supporting Marine Protection
Data-Driven Designation: How Technology is Supporting Marine Protection
Ask the Expert: Hannah Linder, Senior Manager, Data and Analysis
Ask the Expert Hannah Linder Senior Manager, Data and Analysis How do pipelines feed data into Global Fishing Watch’s map and how has the latest release standardized the process for future pipeline updates? Our map is based on satellite data
A Marine Conservation Breakthrough: How Latin America is Leading the Charge to Save Ocean Biodiversity
In Conversation with Carlos Chacon A Marine Conservation Breakthrough: How Latin America is Leading the Charge to Save Ocean Biodiversity Amid a deepening ocean crisis, Global Fishing Watch’s Carlos Chacon says Latin American countries are charting a course that the
Papua New Guinea Leverages Global Fishing Watch Data in Fight Against Illegal Fishing
Combatting illegal fishing: the threat to sustainable ocean future. Learn about the impacts of IUU fishing and its toll on fish stocks and coastal communities.
Navigating Change: Panama’s Acceleration Toward Fisheries Transparency
As Panama’s new government takes office, its strengthened commitment to ocean management is building a new wave of momentum Political cycles are almost always accompanied by uncertainty. New leaders, new initiatives and new priorities forge a landscape of unknowns,
Ask the Expert: Jose Angel Parreño, Front-end engineer
Ask the Expert Jose Angel Parreño Front-end engineer How does the technical framework behind Global Fishing Watch’s map support visualizations of large datasets? The Global Fishing Watch map allows anyone to analyze human activity taking place across the ocean at
Three Key Actions that FAO’s Committee on Fisheries Must Take for a Sustainable Ocean
© FAO/ Pier Paolo Cito COFI36 is set to tackle our ocean’s most pressing challenges — from IUU fishing to environmental degradation. But prompt action on greater transparency should be top priority. Opening of the 35th Session of the Committee
Better Ocean Governance Requires Cross-Sector Collaboration
Governments and civil society must work together to harness the full power of transparency and technology, says Luke Bantock Enhancing ocean governance starts with understanding what goes on at sea and empowering people everywhere to act on that knowledge. At