New technologies, expanded partnerships and policy breakthroughs move the organization closer to its 2030 goal of embedding transparency as global norm in ocean governance
The new global transparency tool will empower governments, researchers and civil society to monitor vessels involved in deep-sea mineral exploration
The new partnership will bolster the Central African nation’s efforts to strengthen vessel tracking and promote data-driven ocean governance through transparency at sea
The agreement will harness technology and transparency to strengthen surveillance of marine protected areas and safeguard biodiversity
Washington, D.C., UNITED STATES — Global Fishing Watch today released its 2024 annual report, showcasing a year of bold strides and critical breakthroughs in driving transparent and equitable ocean governance —...
The two organizations will leverage ‘cutting-edge technology’ to accelerate ocean sustainability efforts in Central Africa LIBREVILLE, Gabon – Global Fishing Watch, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing ocean governance, and...
Key collaborations will bolster fisheries governance through greater transparency, data-sharing and policy reform ATHENS, Greece – Global Fishing Watch, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing ocean governance through transparency of...
Study reveals 75 percent of the world’s industrial fishing vessels are hidden from public view WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new study published today in the journal Nature offers an unprecedented view...
The Joint Analytical Cell finds a Chinese-linked squid fleet manipulating vessel identities and locations The Joint Analytical Cell (JAC) published a new collaborative analysis examining a fleet of Chinese-linked distant-water squid...
NEW YORK – Canada and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (U.K.) announced during the 78th session of the U.N. General Assembly their commitment to support the Joint...
Momentum builds in Pacific as Palau joins progressive countries committed to publicly sharing vessel tracking data NEW YORK, U.S. – Global Fishing Watch welcomes a new partnership with Palau that aims...
USD $60 million funding will catalyze a new initiative to apply AI and satellite data to help end illegal fishing and safeguard the ocean
Fishing for tuna into daylight hours increases dangers for iconic seabirds, presents opportunity for better management
New research fuses multiple data sources to advance understanding of the expanding footprint of global squid fleets Scientists and policymakers have voiced growing concerns about the decline of global squid stocks,...
Scientific study fuses multiple data sources to advance global understanding of vessel identity and behavior A new study published today in Science Advances combines a decade’s worth of satellite vessel tracking...
New research displays intentional disabling of automatic identification system devices to provide insights into illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activity A new analysis harnesses automatic identification system, or AIS, data to...
Greater transparency needed to stop illegal fishing in the Mediterranean Members of the Med Sea Alliance, a diverse coalition of nonprofit organizations, today launched a new data atlas which, for the...
Momentum builds as a second nation in the Pacific makes critical decision to make fishing activity data accessible and transparent In a newly established partnership with Global Fishing Watch, Papua New...
Norway to become first European nation to share its vessel tracking information on Global Fishing Watch map Lisbon, Portugal – Norway has become the first country in Europe to partner with Global...
Canada, United Kingdom and United States launch initiative to strengthen ambition and action in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing Lisbon, Portugal – Global Fishing Watch welcomes an initiative...
Illegal fishing is the planet’s 6th largest crime and poses incredible risks to the preservation and health of ocean ecosystems Lisbon, Portugal + Brampton, ON – MDA Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a leading provider...
Satellite radar and machine learning publicly reveal previously unseen vessel activity around the world Washington, D.C. – Global Fishing Watch has developed and publicly released the first ever global map of...
International organizations aim to transform global ocean governance by enabling access to data, technology and analytics at scale A new collaboration aims to boost equitable access to vital fisheries intelligence, data...
Collaboration on open data and technology to bolster maritime surveillance in West Africa A new partnership agreement between Benin and Global Fishing Watch aims to strengthen monitoring, control and surveillance of...
Global Fishing Watch commends the Republic of Marshall Islands’ leadership toward fisheries transparency KOROR, THE REPUBLIC OF PALAU – The Republic of the Marshall Islands has committed to sharing its vessel...
Cutting-edge computer vision algorithms combined with synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) satellite imagery hold the future in the detection and defeat of illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing January 31, 2022–Mountain View, Calif–The Defense...
Global Fishing Watch, Trygg Mat Tracking, Oceana, Ocean Unite and the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance are partnering to create a risk assessment tool to help insurers identify vessels at...
Pilot project delivers new vessel tracking technology and analysis where limited resources hamper detection and enforcement efforts Dakar, Senegal – Four African nations and a regional fisheries organization are harnessing new...
xVIEW3’s leader board has been heating up with potential computer vision solutions to detect dark vessels to help shine a light on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activity Washington, D.C. — Close...
Defense Innovation Unit and Global Fishing Watch Announce the xView3 Challenge to Combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and Global Fishing Watch...
