Fisheries Archives - Global Fishing Watch Publicly sharing knowledge about human activity at sea Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:30:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://globalfishingwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/cropped-gfwisologo512x512-1-1-32x32.png Fisheries Archives - Global Fishing Watch 32 32 Joint Analytical Cell Supports Joint Patrol Operation with Technology, Analysis and Intelligence to Target Illegal Fishing in the Gulf of Guinea https://globalfishingwatch.org/fisheries/joint-analytical-cell-supports-patrol-operation-technology-analysis-intelligence-target-illegal-fishing-gulf-guinea/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:57:12 +0000 https://globalfishingwatch.org/?p=39678 The Joint Analytical Cell (JAC) had the opportunity to support the Africa Nemo 23.04 joint patrol in the Gulf of Guinea. The annual patrol is a collaborative effort led by the French Navy responsible for the Atlantic Area (CECLANT) and included the navies of Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, the European Fisheries Control Agency […]

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]]> Norway makes fishing vessel data accessible to the world https://globalfishingwatch.org/press-release/norway-commits-to-vms-sharing/ Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:50:50 +0000 https://globalfishingwatch.org/?p=27972 Norway to become first European nation to share its vessel tracking information on Global Fishing Watch map Lisbon, Portugal – Norway has become the first country in Europe to partner with Global Fishing Watch—an international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing ocean governance through increased transparency—and will share its vessel tracking data for the Norwegian fishing fleet […]

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]]> International Organizations Launch Collaborative Initiative in Fight Against Illegal Fishing https://globalfishingwatch.org/research/collaborative-initiative-against-illegal-fishing/ Sun, 05 Jun 2022 09:00:07 +0000 https://globalfishingwatch.org/?p=27810 The Joint Analytical Cell aims to bolster fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance   Costing the global economy billions of dollars in lost revenue each year, illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is impacting the health and resilience of our ocean, which play an integral role in stabilizing global livelihoods and ensuring food security. Stopping it will […]

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]]> Canada Recognizes Need for Strong and Consistent Transshipment Measures https://globalfishingwatch.org/impacts/policy-compliance/canada-recognizes-need-transshipment-measures/ Thu, 05 May 2022 09:55:00 +0000 https://globalfishingwatch.org/?p=25691 Key ocean nation outlines how voluntary guidelines can set a clear policy framework for enhanced regulation, monitoring and control of at-sea transfer of fishing catch Fishing is a crucial part of life for people throughout the world and the industry contributes to the food security, economic prosperity and cultural identity of many people, including communities […]

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]]> Torch Passed to Panama for Major Ocean Conference https://globalfishingwatch.org/news-views/torch-passed-to-panama-for-major-ocean-conference/ Tue, 26 Apr 2022 14:23:18 +0000 https://globalfishingwatch.org/?p=25617 H.E. Mr. Milciades Concepción Lopez, Minister of Environment, Republic of Panama With the global ocean under unprecedented pressure from overfishing, climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction, this week leaders in government, business, and civil society gathered in Koror, Palau for the Our Ocean Conference, one of the world’s leading forums to rally international support for […]

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]]> New Techniques Reveal Fishing Vessel Identities in the Dark of Night https://globalfishingwatch.org/data/ais-viirs-reveals-dark-fleet/ Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:03:36 +0000 https://globalfishingwatch.org/?p=25132 New Global Fishing Watch technology merges nighttime images with GPS datasets to observe vessels not broadcasting their positions When the sun sets, human activity on the ocean goes on. And every night, satellites snap a picture of all the activity taking place down below, including vessels at sea. Vessels often are equipped with bright lights […]

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]]> Monitoring is Key for the Future of Guyana’s Marine Environment https://globalfishingwatch.org/impacts/monitoring-guyanas-marine-environment/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:54:25 +0000 https://globalfishingwatch.org/?p=24174 Global Fishing Watch tools offer a chance for balance where oil and ecosystems cross paths For centuries, the numerous rivers and creeks that make their way to the Atlantic have acted as roads in the everyday lives of Guyana’s Indigenous communities, and avenues for economic activities on Guyana’s coast. The ocean has historically and culturally […]

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]]> On the High Seas, Global Fishing Watch Helps Focus Law Enforcement Patrols https://globalfishingwatch.org/impacts/on-the-high-seas/ Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:50:04 +0000 https://globalfishingwatch.org/?p=23729 Annual international collaboration Operation North Pacific Guard targets illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing   For three years, Global Fishing Watch has worked with the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), and their partners in addressing illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the North Pacific as part of Operation […]

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]]> Time to Lift the Veil on Human Rights Abuses in Global Fisheries https://globalfishingwatch.org/forced-labor/human-rights-abuses/ Thu, 09 Dec 2021 21:00:32 +0000 https://globalfishingwatch.org/?p=23696 The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency sees an important link between ethical treatment of workers and sustainable fishing and is taking action to address both   The 2021 Human Rights Day focuses on reducing inequalities and advancing human rights. This work is vital in the fisheries sector, where we know that significant abuses occur, and […]

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]]> African Nations to Use New Technology in Tightening Port Controls, Fighting Illegal Fishing With Big Data https://globalfishingwatch.org/press-release/africa-new-tech-tighten-port-control/ Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:10:54 +0000 https://globalfishingwatch.org/?p=23422 Pilot project delivers new vessel tracking technology and analysis where limited resources hamper detection and enforcement efforts Dakar, Senegal – Four African nations and a regional fisheries organization are harnessing new technology to strengthen port controls and combat illegal fishing. The international nonprofits, Global Fishing Watch and Trygg Mat Tracking are partnering with Senegal, Ghana, […]

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]]> New Horizons for Peru’s Squid Fishery https://globalfishingwatch.org/fisheries/new-horizons-for-perus-squid-fishery/ Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:55:45 +0000 https://globalfishingwatch.org/?p=23285 Peruvian vessel monitoring system is shining a light on the large artisanal squid fleet in the Southeast Pacific Ocean, Peru’s second most important fishery. Peru recognizes the value of transparency to improve the monitoring and management of its rich fisheries. The country has publicly shared its vessel monitoring system (VMS) data since March 2018, but […]

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]]> A Call for Collaboration to Tackle Forced Labor in Fishing https://globalfishingwatch.org/fisheries/collaboration-tackle-forced-labor-fishing/ Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:46:53 +0000 https://globalfishingwatch.org/?p=22824 Satellite technology can offer cost-effective solutions to ocean governance, but stakeholders must work together to be successful Forced labor is used in fishing fleets around the world—a fact that is becoming known all too well.  While not every fishing operation succumbs to such practices, unscrupulous employers will often commodify and exploit workers in order to […]

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]]> Fisheries Transparency in the Mediterranean: Time to Emerge from the Dark https://globalfishingwatch.org/fisheries/mediterranean/ Mon, 05 Jul 2021 10:49:16 +0000 https://globalfishingwatch.org/?p=21674 Global Fishing Watch is using radar data to detect fishing vessels hidden from monitoring systems Global Fishing Watch is working to transform fisheries governance by harnessing satellite data to publicly show the movements of fishing vessels. A key data source for detecting apparent global fishing activity is satellite automatic identification system, or AIS—a collision avoidance […]

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]]> Jumbo Squid Fishery in Southeast Pacific Waters https://globalfishingwatch.org/fisheries/jumbo-squid-fishery-in-southeast-pacific-waters/ Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:39:12 +0000 https://globalfishingwatch.org/?p=21452 The post Jumbo Squid Fishery in Southeast Pacific Waters appeared first on Global Fishing Watch.

]]> Assessing Risk in Seafood Supply Chains Takes Technology and Teamwork https://globalfishingwatch.org/fisheries/assessing-risk/ Mon, 07 Jun 2021 04:01:35 +0000 https://globalfishingwatch.org/?p=20000 New collaboration aims to shed light on the seafood industry through the development of new risk assessment tools. The opaqueness of modern global supply chains leaves a lot of room for bad behavior in the production of a myriad of products, including seafood. While greater transparency, along with sustainability and human rights best practices, are […]

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