Global Fishing Watch

🚨 BREAKING! #GlobalFishingWatch, @emLabUCSB and @ClimateTRACE undertake first-ever pilot study to map the emissions of all large industrial vessels operating at sea. The analysis covered the activity of more than half a million vessels from 2016-2023. Here's what we found. bit.ly/41TQ0NT

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🛰️📺 Most activity at sea still happens beyond public view. In his TED Talk, Global Fishing Watch CEO Tony Long explains how satellites, AI and open data are helping expose “dark fleets” and bring greater transparency to the ocean. 🔗 ted.com/talks/tony_lon…

The Rapa Nui marine protected area spans 700,000 km² of ocean, protected through Indigenous stewardship and leadership. Now, local managers are using Marine Manager to strengthen monitoring and help safeguard these waters for future generations 🌊 🔗 globalfishingwatch.org/news-story/to-…

🇬🇦 Making the invisible visible in Gabon Gabon sits on the Gulf of Guinea, where IUU fishing costs the region $2B+ each year. Since 2020, Global Fishing Watch has worked with partners to strengthen monitoring, expand vessel tracking and support 20+ MPAs. 🌊 Learn more: globalfishingwatch.org/our-work-in-ga…

🚨Last Chance to Apply for the 2026 Open Ocean Research Grant Program Use open data to drive real-world impact in ocean governance 🌊 Up to $10K (individual) / $20K (groups) LOI deadline: May 10 (23:59 UTC) Apply now: globalfishingwatch.org/open-ocean-res…

🐟 Today is #WorldTunaDay Tuna support global food systems & millions of jobs. But their migratory nature means fishing often happens far from view. Global Fishing Watch uses satellite data to help reveal activity at sea & support sustainable tuna fisheries. globalfishingwatch.org

📣 Reminder: Applications open Use open data to drive real-world impact in ocean governance 🌊 Up to $10K (individual) / $20K (groups) LOI deadline: May 10 (23:59 UTC) Apply now: globalfishingwatch.org/open-ocean-res…

The ocean absorbs ~30% of global CO₂ emissions. Protecting ocean health is critical in the fight against climate change. We’re working to make human activity at sea visible — supporting better decisions for the ocean. Learn more about our work at: globalfishingwatch.org

Rapa Nui: an island shaped by generations of Indigenous ocean stewardship. Today, it’s a powerful example of how ancestral knowledge & technology can strengthen ocean protection. At Global Fishing Watch, we’re working alongside the community to help turn data into action. globalfishingwatch.org/fact-sheet/mar…

What would full transparency in fisheries look like? It starts with knowing who is behind every vessel — not just those linked to illegal activity. 🎥 Filmed at @sprfmo Learn more ↓ globalfishingwatch.org/ultimate-benef…

Join our webinar: Marine Manager: A tool for transparency and effective marine conservation in the quest for 30x30 🗓 April 29, 2026 | 5 p.m. CET Explore how Marine Manager uses satellite data to support the design, management and monitoring of marine protected areas. Register: bit.ly/41Q7aMP

How do we turn ocean policy into real-world protection? 🌊 In the Mediterranean, the gap between rules and enforcement is an ever-present challenge. Mariagrazia Graziano shares how better vessel tracking can bridge this gap and protect the 180,000 people who rely on these waters. Read: bit.ly/48LmjCM

The deep sea might be out of sight, but it should not be out of mind. 🌊 Deep-Sea Mining Watch maps current and historical vessel movements linked to mineral exploration worldwide. An initiative by @UCSBenioffOcean, powered by @GlobalFishWatch technology. 🛰️⚓️ Explore the portal: bit.ly/4pg00v3

Transparency isn’t just about collecting information — it’s about how it’s used. In Panama, data is shared between institutions to better understand and monitor activity at sea. 🎥 Filmed at @sprfmo Learn more ↓ globalfishingwatch.org/our-work-in-pa…

On Rapa Nui, Indigenous leadership and modern technology are working hand-in-hand 🌊 Together, they’re helping protect 700,000 km² of ocean, turning data into action and strengthening local stewardship. @sernapesca @DonaBertarelli 👉 Learn more: bit.ly/4cqZyFo

🌊 Reminder: our informational webinar is tomorrow! Thinking about applying to the 2026 Open Ocean Research Grant Program? Join us to learn more about the new Letter of Intent (LOI) stage and how to get started. 📅 April 14 ⏰ 10am PDT Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Through our #SFISH Project, @UNDP conducted a refresher training on Global Fishing Watch, strengthening technical skills of the Ministry of Fish Wealth and enhancing fishery monitoring capacities across #Yemen🎣📊 Many thanks to @WorldBankMENA for the continued support 🤝

Hidden ownership means we’re not always holding the right people accountable at sea. Krizia Matthews, senior manager of international policy at Global Fishing Watch, explains why transparency matters. 🎥 Filmed at @sprfmo Learn more ↓ bit.ly/40rT5ob

🌊 Now open: 2026 Open Ocean Research Grant Program Supporting research using open data on human activity at sea to advance ocean governance. 💡 Up to $10k (individual) / $20k (groups) 📅 Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline: May 10 🔗 bit.ly/3GJCiWQ

Bringing the ocean into view. The Global Fishing Watch map is tracking activity across the ocean using AIS and VMS data—helping make what’s happening at sea easier to see. Explore what we’ve been working on: bit.ly/4viyrF6