Stories and Updates
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.
Peru and Global Fishing Watch sign scientific partnership to strengthen marine research and transparency
The new agreement aims to advance fisheries science and vessel monitoring through shared data and collaborative research.
Panama Takes Aim at ‘Invisible’ Owners in Fight Against Illegal Fishing
At the Our Ocean Conference, Global Fishing Watch CEO Tony Long applauds Panama’s commitment to ultimate beneficial ownership
Digital Eyes on the Ocean: How vessel tracking can support the 30×30 goal
As the 10th Our Ocean Conference discusses the future of digital oceans, Global Fishing Watch’s Tony Long and Paolo Domondon renew their call for a binding vessel tracking mandate to help...
Transparency is essential to promoting sustainable ocean governance
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
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...
The offshore oil boom is fueling a climate crisis at sea
New satellite analysis reveals widespread pollution from offshore oil operations threatening ocean and climate A surge in offshore oil and gas operations is leaving a slick trail of pollution across...
Unmasking Forced Labor at Sea: How AI Is Tracking Exploitation on the Open Ocean
In Conversation with RocÃo 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 The open...
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...
Panama strengthens oversight of its international fleet with a new transshipment monitoring policy
Backed by Global Fishing Watch, the new guidelines enhance vessels monitoring and mandate the integration of new open data technologies A new policy document adopted by the government of Panama is...
Global Fishing Watch spotlights ocean governance successes, highlighting policy wins and tech innovations
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 —...
Ask the Expert: Amanda Lohmann, Data scientist, vessel tracking and behavior
What information can be accessed in the public apparent fishing effort dataset and what has changed in the latest release?
Chile summit underscores transparency as key to effective fisheries management, says Global Fishing Watch
SANTIAGO, Chile — On Friday, the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) concluded its 13th Annual Commission Meeting with a call for greater transparency in support of strong and effective...
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.
Global Fishing Watch Analysis Helps Establish Fisheries Restricted Area in Otranto Channel
Albania leads efforts to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems in Mediterranean waters
Ask the Expert: Shen Yan Liow, Product manager, vessels and identity
How is user feedback incorporated into the development of Vessel Viewer?
Global Fishing Watch welcomes adoption of United Nations sustainable fisheries resolution
NEW YORK, United States – Global Fishing Watch, the leading international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing ocean governance through increased transparency of human activity at sea, has today welcomed the United...
Marine Manager Supports Effective Management of Cocos Island National Park
Explore the newly expanded Cocos Island National Park in Costa Rica. Learn about the ecological significance and diverse marine wildlife in this protected area.
Vessel Viewer: Ensuring Data and Intelligence-Led Fisheries Monitoring and Management
The ocean covers nearly 70 percent of the planet–14 million square kilometers–providing a huge challenge for monitoring activity and enforcing regulations across its vast expanse. That activity includes illegal, unreported and...
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...
On World Fisheries Day, Global Fishing Watch Urges Binding Vessel Tracking Agreement
CEO Tony Long calls for urgent action, underlines role of transparency in ocean governance More than 3 billion people around the world rely on fish for 20 percent of their daily...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A Marine Conservation Breakthrough: How Latin America is Leading the Charge to Save Ocean Biodiversity
CarlosChacon 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...
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...