Transparency tools reveal secret dredging in Mozambique’s coral reefs
An investigation using the Global Fishing Watch map uncovered months of offshore fossil fuel activity raising concerns for fisheries and coastal communities
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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
Philippines and Papua New Guinea Forge Stronger Cooperation to Enforce Port State Measures
Regional knowledge exchange builds new channels for information-sharing, joint training and collaboration to combat illegal fishing
Panama Targets Illicit FIshing With New Transshipment Monitoring Policy
With support from Global Fishing Watch, Panama adopts new guidelines to oversee transshipment at sea, strengthening accountability.
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
Global Fishing Watch Analysis Helps Establish Fisheries Restricted Area in Otranto Channel
Albania leads efforts to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems in Mediterranean waters
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.
Data-Driven Designation: How Technology is Supporting Marine Protection
Data-Driven Designation: How Technology is Supporting Marine Protection
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.
Technology Supports Marine Protection in the Mediterranean Sea
Mapping protected areas in the Mediterranean helps shine a light on illegal bottom trawling
Research Helps Unmask Shifting Vessel Identities in the Global Fishing Fleet
Using multiple data sources, researchers gain new understanding of vessel reflagging and potential unauthorized activity
AI Offers Hope to Albatrosses Threatened by Longline Fishing Fleets
AI Offers Hope to Albatrosses threatened by Longline Fishing Fleets
Satellite Radar Imagery Helps Reveal the True Scale of Hidden Fishing
Satellite Radar Imagery Helps Reveal the True Scale of Hidden Fishing
Ecuador Takes Critical Step in Tackling Illegal Fishing, Shares Vessel Tracking Data
Latin American nation joins growing movement in support of better ocean governance
Papua New Guinea Takes Bold Step For Pacific in Fisheries Transparency
With support from fishing industry, Papua New Guinea shares its tuna vessel monitoring data on the Global Fishing Watch map
Analysis Exposes Illegal Fishing off Coasts of Somalia and Yemen
Nearly 200 Iranian and Pakistani vessels found fishing with banned drift nets in the Arabian Sea
Norway Becomes First European Nation to Share Tracking Data on Global Fishing Watch Map
One of the world’s leading seafood exporters will help facilitate greater ocean governance
Panama Publishes Vessel Tracking Data on Global Fishing Watch map
A partnership with Panama sheds light on the activities of one of the largest international fishing fleets, helping combat illegal fishing
Chile Publishes Vessel Tracking Data
Latin American nation takes critical step forward in fisheries transparency, sharing vessel monitoring data on Global Fishing Watch Map
Costa Rica Shares Vessel Tracking Data on Global Fishing Watch Map
Costa Rica joins a growing movement of Latin American countries committed to fisheries transparency
Vessel Tracking Data Reveals Global Footprint of Fishing Activity for the First Time
Groundbreaking research shows that more than half the ocean is affected by industrial fishing.
Analysis of Squid Fleet Helps Protect Waters off the Galapagos Islands
Effective monitoring of Southeast Pacific squid fishery can help safeguard biodiversity
Analysis Helps Ghanaian Navy Crack Down on Illegal Fishing
Global Fishing Watch supports fisheries patrol to track illegal fishing in the Gulf of Guinea.
To Advance Sustainability, Brazil Takes Critical Step in Fisheries Transparency
By revealing the movements of more than 1,500 industrial fishing boats, Brazil seeks to bolster compliance//management of fish stocks
Revillagigedo Archipelago National Park: Making the case for marine protection in Mexico
Analysis of fishing activity around Pacific islands group helped secure Mexico’s largest fully protected marine reserve
Global Fishing Watch Helps Belize Track its Fishing Fleet on the High Seas
Belize shares vessel monitoring data to tackle illegal fishing
Peru’s Fishing Fleet Becomes Visible to the World
We partnered with Peru—the world’s second largest fishing nation—to make its fisheries transparent
The First Global View of Transshipment
Satellite technology helps shine a light on one of the most hidden and remote practices across the the global fishing industry
Data and Analysis Help Track Illegal Shark Fishing
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.
Marine Manager Supercharges Ocean Conservation
Innovative technology portal provides near-real time, dynamic data to protect biodiversity and support the design and management of marine protected areas.