By revealing the movements of more than 1,500 industrial fishing boats, Brazil seeks to bolster compliance//management of fish stocks
To Advance Sustainability, Brazil Takes Critical Step in Fisheries Transparency Read More »
Analysis of fishing activity around Pacific islands group helped secure Mexico’s largest fully protected marine reserve
Revillagigedo Archipelago National Park: Making the case for marine protection in Mexico Read More »
Belize shares vessel monitoring data to tackle illegal fishing
Global Fishing Watch Helps Belize Track its Fishing Fleet on the High Seas Read More »
We partnered with Peru—the world’s second largest fishing nation—to make its fisheries transparent
Peru’s Fishing Fleet Becomes Visible to the World Read More »
GPS data reveals most longline fishing happens during the day, increasing danger for threatened albatrosses.
Fishing for tuna into daylight hours increases dangers for iconic seabirds, presents opportunity for better management
Satellite technology helps shine a light on one of the most hidden and remote practices across the the global fishing industry
When a Chinese cargo vessel was caught illegally carrying sharks in the Galapagos, Global Fishing Watch helped ensure the operators were prosecuted, leading to a $5.9 million fine and jail sentences.
Data and Analysis Help Track Illegal Shark Fishing Read More »
Collaborative initiative boosts access to fisheries intelligence and data analysis to promote international collaboration and inform enforcement responses
Joint Analytical Cell Helps Combat Illegal Fishing and Enhance Fisheries Management Read More »
Global Fishing Watch and Panama co-host transparency workshop ahead of Our Ocean Conference, bringing together over 80 thought leaders from around the globe to discuss challenges of transparency in ocean governance
While illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing has been recognized as a global problem that threatens ocean ecosystems, sustainable fisheries and economic security, unregulated activity has received less attention.
Data advances understanding of global squid fishing fleets Read More »
Operation North Pacific Guard: How Data and Analytics Helped the U.S. Coast Guard Crack Down on Illegal Fishing By providing intelligence on suspicious behavior, Global Fishing Watch helped authorities run more effective patrols © USCG / AIS US The Issue The northwest Pacific Ocean contains some of the most productive fishing grounds in the world,
A ground-breaking study revealed that hundreds of industrial fishing vessels were illegally catching vast quantities of squid in North Korean waters – with huge economic and human costs.
Working with INTERPOL and authorities from Indonesia and Panama, Global Fishing Watch played a vital role in the capture of a notorious fishing vessel
Highly mobile fisheries present more possibilities for data-driven approach to inform regulation.
Rise in Unregulated Squid Fishing Poses Challenges—and An Opportunity Read More »
Take a quick website survey to help us build a better experience for visitors like you.
