Explore the challenges and opportunities facing the Rapa Nui Multiple-Use Marine and Coastal Protected Area as the community works to transform conservation commitments into practical, long-term ocean stewardship.
How Global Fishing Watch Is Turning Protection Into Action in Rapa Nui Read More »
Explore how the island’s relationship with the sea shapes both livelihoods and governance, and how technology is strengthening the implementation of their marine protected area.
What Does Fishing Mean for the People of Rapa Nui? Read More »
Rapa Nui blends ancestral ocean traditions with modern satellite technology to protect its marine ecosystem and sustain artisanal fishing for future generations.
Without transparency, high seas protections risk becoming protected areas in name only, says Global Fishing Watch’s Tony Long
From promise to protection, the High Seas Treaty’s success hinges on how we implement it Read More »
New technologies, expanded partnerships and policy breakthroughs move the organization closer to its 2030 goal of embedding transparency as global norm in ocean governance
New research from the international nonprofit reveals that satellite monitoring and big data can improve ocean governance only when paired with trusted partnerships and shared learning
Why vessel-level visibility and cross-platform collaboration should be the new benchmarks for mitigating risk in global tuna fisheries
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Global Fishing Watch urges SPRFMO members in Panama to boost vessel ownership transparency and tracking to combat illegal fishing.
In Panama, Global Fishing Watch calls for vessel ownership transparency Read More »
On Feb. 24, Argentina acceded to the Cape Town Agreement, marking a major breakthrough for global fishing safety and ushering this long-awaited treaty one step closer to reality.
FAO fisheries talks spotlight Global Fishing Watch’s push for mandatory vessel ownership transparency to expose UBOs and fight illegal fishing.
Ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) transparency exposes who controls and profits from fishing vessels, helping deter IUU fishing, improve governance, and close regulatory loopholes.
Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a global crisis that continues to undermine marine ecosystems, distort markets and drain the global economy of billions of dollars each year.
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.
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As a historic governance gap closes, accessible and actionable data remain key to delivering real protection for marine biodiversity, says Global Fishing Watch CEO Tony Long
The High Seas Treaty is now in force — transparency will determine its success Read More »
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