At Our Ocean Conference, Global Fishing Watch helps drive global push for ocean transparency
From vessel tracking to better fisheries management, new partnerships and policy commitments signal growing momentum toward accountability at sea
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In landmark year for ocean transparency, Global Fishing Watch maps entire industrial fishing fleet
New technologies, expanded partnerships and policy breakthroughs move the organization closer to its 2030 goal of embedding transparency as global norm in ocean governance
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 activity.
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
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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
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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
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In Southeast Asia, Capacity Building Efforts Bolster Marine Protection
A partnership between Global Fishing Watch and ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity is enhancing regional marine conservation efforts through Marine Manager
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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.
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
Global Fishing Watch Technology Helps Expose Illegal Fishing in Mexico’s Marine Park
Tracking data analysis reveals deliberate signal gaps, offering key evidence in illegal fishing probe
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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 — from undertaking pioneering research on hidden human activity at sea and catalyzing policy change at the United Nations to joining forces with governments worldwide to advance their ocean management strategies.
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 Fishing Watch, studies his computer screen. Shades of blue collide across his monitor to form a map of the Earth’s ocean while flares of
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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.