The High Seas Treaty has achieved full ratification. Now the hard work begins
Transparency will be key to turning commitments into protections that ensure sustainable use of our shared ocean, says Global Fishing Watch’s Tony Long
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Global Fishing Watch responds to the 2024 State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) report
According to the 2024 SOFIA report, our ocean’s future hangs in the balance. Chief Program Officer, Paolo Roberto Domondon, argues that greater transparency can drive decisive action. The 2024 State of...
Global Fishing Watch Commends Senegal’s Publication of Fishing Vessel List
Program manager for West and Central Africa, Dame Mboup, applauds Senegalese Ministry’s latest move towards greater transparency. But, he adds, more can still be done. DAKAR, Senegal – The Government of...