Marine Manager Archives - Global Fishing Watch Publicly sharing knowledge about human activity at sea Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:55:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://globalfishingwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/cropped-gfwisologo512x512-1-1-32x32.png Marine Manager Archives - Global Fishing Watch 32 32 How do I view different types of fishing vessel data? (AIS, VMS, VIIRS, SAR) https://globalfishingwatch.org/faqs/how-do-i-view-different-types-of-data-ais-vms-viirs/ Wed, 17 Apr 2019 11:35:24 +0000 http://globalfishingwatch.local/?post_type=ht_kb&p=7383 To view different types of fishing vessel data, on the top of the left sidebar, we have the Activity section.  The ‘apparent fishing effort’ includes AIS and VMS data.  AIS data can be filtered by flag and gear type. VMS data can be filtered by source, flag and, in some cases, by gear type, fleet […]

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]]> How do I view fishing activity in/around MPAs, EEZs, or High Seas areas? https://globalfishingwatch.org/faqs/how-do-i-view-fishing-activity-in-around-mpas-eezs-or-high-seas-pockets/ Wed, 17 Apr 2019 11:34:27 +0000 http://globalfishingwatch.local/?post_type=ht_kb&p=7381 Toggle the reference layers on or off from the left hand side of the Global Fishing Watch map to view fishing, carrier or other activity around marine protected areas (MPAs), exclusive economic zones (EEZs), FAO major fishing areas, high seas and other areas.

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]]> How can I interpret night light detections (VIIRS) data in the map? https://globalfishingwatch.org/faqs/how-can-i-interpret-night-light-detections-viirs-data/ Fri, 10 May 2019 10:43:50 +0000 http://globalfishingwatch.stage.pixeledeggs.com/?post_type=ht_kb&p=7524 The VIIRS satellite sensor can identify bright lights at night. This is the same sensor that is used to make the maps of lights at night of the world that you may have seen. In the dark ocean, vessels using bright lights stand out to this sensor and can be tracked. Some forms of fishing, […]

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]]> Which browser can I use to access the Global Fishing Watch map? https://globalfishingwatch.org/faqs/which-browser-can-i-use-to-access-the-global-fishing-watch-map/ Tue, 25 May 2021 14:33:13 +0000 https://globalfishingwatch.org/?post_type=ht_kb&p=19584 We recommend Chrome or Firefox to use the Global Fishing Watch map. We do not yet recommend Safari or Internet Explorer to use the Global Fishing Watch map, although we expect to optimize the map for those browsers in the future.

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]]> What are the filters and how do I use them? https://globalfishingwatch.org/faqs/what-are-the-filters-and-how-do-i-use-them-2/ Tue, 25 May 2021 16:59:47 +0000 https://globalfishingwatch.org/?post_type=ht_kb&p=19591 You can filter different data and each data has unique attributes that can be used for filtering. Some of the filters that can be found are: You can filter the apparent fishing effort by clicking on the filter icon in the Activity section. Depending on the source, you have different options: Automatic identification system (AIS) […]

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]]> How do I search for fishing activity within a certain time range? https://globalfishingwatch.org/faqs/search-for-fishing-activity-within-a-certain-time-range/ Tue, 25 May 2021 17:04:42 +0000 https://globalfishingwatch.org/?post_type=ht_kb&p=19604 The time bar at the bottom of the Global Fishing Watch map determines the time range you are viewing. To change the time range: Move the start and end bars within the timebar Click on the calendar icon in the bottom left corner, to select a time range or select from a set of pre-defined […]

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]]> How do I search for a specific vessel? https://globalfishingwatch.org/faqs/how-do-i-search-for-a-specific-vessel-2/ Tue, 25 May 2021 17:05:55 +0000 https://globalfishingwatch.org/?post_type=ht_kb&p=19606 Complete a basic search by clicking on the search icon (magnifying glass) in the Vessels section on the left sidebar of your screen and typing a vessel name in the search bar. You can also search by other vessel identifying information (MMSI number, IMO number and call sign). To access advanced search options, login into […]

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]]> Why can’t I find a vessel I am searching for? https://globalfishingwatch.org/faqs/why-cant-i-find-a-vessel-i-am-searching-for-2/ Tue, 25 May 2021 17:07:41 +0000 https://globalfishingwatch.org/?post_type=ht_kb&p=19608 Try searching by identification numbers like IMO or MMSI and filter by flag. Make sure you are logged in to your Global Fishing Watch account so the platform includes all data sources you can access. Only vessels from public registries will show in search. If you have been shared a private workspace, try searching from […]

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]]> How do I upload my own polygon or points reference layer? https://globalfishingwatch.org/faqs/how-do-i-upload-my-own-reference-layer/ Tue, 25 May 2021 15:06:32 +0000 https://globalfishingwatch.org/?post_type=ht_kb&p=19610 Login to your Global Fishing Watch account to upload personal reference layers. Click the ‘+’ icon in the Reference Layers section to add reference layers in a workspace, and then ‘Upload new reference layer’. You can upload polygon or points reference layers. Currently .zip shapefiles and .json files are supported, alongside .csv files for points. […]

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]]> How do I create private workspaces and add environmental datasets? https://globalfishingwatch.org/faqs/how-do-i-create-private-workspaces-and-add-environmental-datasets/ Tue, 25 May 2021 15:25:19 +0000 https://globalfishingwatch.org/?post_type=ht_kb&p=19614 Anyone can replicate marine manager portal workspaces to create private workspaces and upload environmental datasets. Find all your workspaces on your profile, where you can manage and delete them. To add environmental datasets, click the ‘+’ icon in the Environment section and ‘Upload new environment dataset’. Select the data type you are looking to upload. […]

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]]> How can I share or save my current workspace or view? https://globalfishingwatch.org/faqs/how-can-i-share-or-save-my-current-view/ Tue, 25 May 2021 15:26:52 +0000 https://globalfishingwatch.org/?post_type=ht_kb&p=19617 First, you must be logged into your Global Fishing Watch account. You may share your current view by clicking on the share icon on top of the left sidebar on your screen. This will copy the hyperlink to your computer’s clipboard to share the view. Share your view by pasting and sending that hyperlink to […]

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