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Global Fishing Watch
Resource type:
Mapping
Location:
Global
Available language:
Bahasa Indonesia, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
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Custodian:
Global Fishing Watch
Launched:
2014
Useful for:
Marine managers, policy makers, government officials, conservation practitioners, community groups
Purpose:
Global Fishing Watch provides data that monitors and visualises the impact of ocean-going vessels, to advance ocean governance through increased transparency of human activity at sea and protect biodiversity, fisheries and livelihoods.
Features:
Online mapping platform for users to upload their own area, track and point data, data analysis features, vessel search and identity, Marine Manager portal
Information available:
Fishing effort and events, vessel presence and behaviour, night light detections, port visits, water quality, protected areas
Cost and sign-up:
Free to use, users can create an account to download data
Can data be downloaded?
Yes
Is the tool available offline?
No, it is not available offline
How can I use this resource?
Explore near real-time data, Explore time series data, Identify threats, Make decisions, Plan monitoring, Share information, View socio-economic information
Enquiries:
Research and data enquiries: research@globalfishingwatch.org
Technical support or any portal inquiries: support@globalfishingwatch.org
Further information:
Use case example
Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing is a critical threat to sustainable ocean management, harming fish stocks, impacting lawful fishers and threatening coastal communities. In Papua New Guinea (PNG), the fishing industry is crucial to the economy and ensuring food security. Global Fishing Watch was used identify a vessel engaging in illegal fishing activity in PNG and give authorities the intelligence needed to investigate and charge the vessel. This action contributed to the sustainable management of marine resources in the region. Further information: Papua New Guinea Leverages Global Fishing Watch Data in Fight Against Illegal Fishing – Global Fishing Watch
