In the Mediterranean, a Lack of Accessible Information is Undermining Fisheries Management
Scaling vessel tracking and data access is vital for marine protection, argues Mariagrazia Graziano
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Rapa Nui: Where Ancestral Wisdom Meets Modern Innovation
In this fabled place, Indigenous stewardship and satellite data come together to protect one of the world’s most remote marine ecosystems.
A Research Roadmap: How AI and Satellites Will Drive Transparency in 2026
From mapping the world’s small-scale fleet to deploying AI agents to monitor marine reserves, Global Fishing Watch’s research team is illuminating human activity across the ocean like never before.
How Transparency Can Help Reshape the Seafood Supply Chain
Why vessel-level visibility and cross-platform collaboration should be the new benchmarks for mitigating risk in global tuna fisheries
At FAO meeting, Global Fishing Watch Pushes Transparency of Vessel Ownership to Combat Illegal Fishing
FAO fisheries talks spotlight Global Fishing Watch’s push for mandatory vessel ownership transparency to expose UBOs and fight illegal fishing.
From Detection to Deterrence: How Vessel Tracking Is Helping Protect Panama’s Coiba Ridge
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...
Bridging the Data Divide: How Bringing Global Fishing Watch to the ArcGIS Community Is Changing the Game in Geospatial Technology
5 ways to explore the ocean via ArcGis Online
Advancing Trust in Ocean Governance Starts With Responsible Data Practices
Global Fishing Watch and Open Data Institute tackle ethical use of AI and open data – and how it can be applied to bolster ocean governance
Bringing Transparency to the Deep: A Look at the Technology Powering Deep-Sea Mining Watch
Track deep-sea mining vessels in near real time with the new Deep-Sea Mining Watch portal — transparency for our ocean’s future.
In the Race to Mine the Deep, New Tools Illuminate What’s Happening Below
A new open-data platform is bringing transparency and accountability to the realm of deep-sea mining, says Paul Woods
Understanding artisanal fishing in Peru: 4 keys of this vital activity
How transparency is illuminating one of the country’s most essential — and complex — coastal economies
A Data Revolution is Bringing Transparency to the World’s Largest Ocean
In the fight against illegal fishing, Pacific nations are increasingly turning to technology for visibility over their waters
Journal article clarifies how Global Fishing Watch fishing data is generated
Response published to a study that claimed our algorithms overestimate fishing activity
Charting a Transparent Future for Latin America’s Ocean
Global Fishing Watch’s Monica Espinoza Miralles reveals how regional cooperation and technology are reshaping ocean governance in one of the world’s most biodiverse seas
Brazil’s Bold Vision: Harnessing Open Data to Shape Smarter, More Sustainable Ocean Policies
From protecting remote marine sanctuaries to informing major energy decisions, Brazil’s environmental authorities are showing how technology and open data can improve ocean governance.
Partnering with Planet to bring coastal waters and small vessels into focus
High-resolution optical imagery expands views and leads to significant advances in vessel detections We set out on an audacious goal at Global Fishing Watch two years ago: to map all human...
An AI Breakthrough in Ocean Monitoring: Satellite Imagery Provides an Unprecedented View of Global Vessel Activity
Satellite imagery and AI provide 30 percent more global coverage for detecting human activity at sea
Why Knowing Who Owns What Matters: OECD’s New IUU Fishing Recommendation
OECD urges action on IUU fishing by promoting ownership transparency to expose who truly profits from illegal activities at sea.
From Ambition to Action: Can UNOC3 Correct the Course for Ocean Governance?
World leaders at the U.N. Ocean Conference must embrace transparency, and equity to rapidly advance ocean governance, says Paolo Domondon.
Strengthening Ocean Protection in CMAR: A Regional Effort to Boost Marine Surveillance and Enforcement
Fisheries analyst Joe Fader shares how Global Fishing Watch and partners are supporting intelligence-led enforcement across the Eastern Tropical Pacific
Charting a Sustainable Course for Africa’s Oceans
With Africa’s marine lifelines under threat, technology and transparency offer a new path to a sustainable fisheries future
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.
Panama targets the invisible owners of fishing vessels
Government strengthens its fight against illegal fishing by requiring the disclosure of ultimate beneficial ownership data as a condition for issuing fishing licenses, with technical support from Global Fishing Watch.
Tracking the Invisible Fleets: The Global Push to Bring Industrial Fishing Out of the Shadows
In Conversation with Courtney Farthing With 75 percent of industrial vessels evading public monitoring, Global Fishing Watch’s policy team is driving efforts for binding vessel tracking rules — and a new...
Unmasking Forced Labor at Sea: How AI Is Tracking Exploitation on the Open Ocean
In Conversation with Rocío Joo Using satellite data and machine learning, Global Fishing Watch is working to reveal human rights abuses in the fishing industry — and help authorities take action...
Mapping industrial vessel emissions at sea
Pilot study first to estimate the greenhouse gas emissions of all large industrial vessels operating in the ocean As part of our ongoing work to shine a light on all industrial...
How Data and Transparency Are Transforming Ocean Governance
In Conversation with Cian Luck A conversation on the quest to unveil hidden fishing vessel activity at sea Cian Luck, a senior fisheries analyst with the global programs team at Global...
Data Transparency and Effective Monitoring Drive Compliance in Chilean Patagonian Toothfish Fishery
Learn about the Patagonian toothfish fishery, its economic significance, and its role in the marine ecosystem's balance.
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...
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...