Young people aren't just inheriting the future of our ocean — they're shaping it now. 🌊 At the 11th #OurOceanConference, ocean advocate Shamim Wasii Nyanda spoke with Abigail Kamau of Global Fishing Watch on why transparency matters for food, livelihoods and our future. https://bit.ly/4d8ZREI

Illegal fishing costs billions each year. Hidden vessel ownership is one of the reasons why. A new brief from Global Fishing Watch explores how #UBO transparency can expose illicit activity, protect seafood supply chains and strengthen enforcement. 🌊 https://bit.ly/43zUomn

🌍 Every dot on the map represents more than just data — it’s people, livelihoods and communities. At #OurOcean2026, Shamim Wasii Nyanda and Global Fishing Watch Chief Scientist David Kroodsma discuss why transparency at sea matters for sustainable fisheries and ocean governance.

📢 Panama has committed to making VMS data from its domestic fishing fleet publicly available through the Global Fishing Watch map. A major step forward for fisheries transparency at #OurOcean2026. globalfishingwatch.org/statement/at...

📣 At #OurOcean2026, Global Fishing Watch and @minderoo.bsky.social#OurOcean2026announced a new partnership to create the first global map of fishing activity capturing both industrial and small-scale vessels—helping close critical visibility gaps at sea. 🌊 Read more:

Yesterday at the #OurOcean2026, governments took an important step forward with the signing of the #MombasaDeclaration. This milestone reflects growing global recognition that transparency is essential to tackling illegal fishing, strengthening fisheries governance and protecting ocean ecosystems.

🌊 Live from #OurOcean2026 in Kenya: @ceo.globalfishingwatch.org Tony Long explains our mission — advancing transparency at sea to strengthen accountability, support sustainable fisheries and support coastal communities. Learn more: globalfishingwatch.org/global-fishi...

🛰️ Can you identify these fishing methods from satellite imagery? Captured by Planet satellites and analyzed by Global Fishing Watch, these images reveal activity at sea that often goes unseen. Vote below 👇 Then test your satellite knowledge: https://bit.ly/3SbQD43

Technology alone is not enough. Effective maritime security depends on collaboration, transparency and access to information. If we cannot see what is happening in our ocean, we cannot protect it. Explore what @globalfishingwatch.org is doing at #OOC2026: globalfishingwatch.org/global-fishi...

Earlier today at the Our Ocean Conference Research Symposium, I spoke about strengthening maritime security through innovation and technology. As #OOC2026 begins this week, one message stands out: maritime security is about more than ships and ports—it protects people, economies and ecosystems.

How do you identify a fishing vessel when its name, flag or owner can change? IMO numbers provide a permanent identifier that stays with a vessel throughout its lifetime. Learn why IMO numbers are critical for fisheries transparency & accountability in our latest issue brief: https://bit.ly/4vEklgr

🌊 Global Fishing Watch is heading to #OOC2026 in Kenya to champion transparency as the foundation of ocean governance. From vessel tracking to satellite technology, we’ll be joining partners & governments to help shine a light on activity at sea. Discover our work at OOC: https://bit.ly/3QEuRpb

Today, 75% of all industrial fishing vessels are not publicly tracked, creating major blind spots at sea and making it harder to combat illegal fishing. Learn how AIS and VMS can support stronger ocean governance and fisheries management worldwide. https://bit.ly/4fCtdi4

🌊 The ocean covers 70% of our planet, produces ~50% of the oxygen we breathe and supports billions of people worldwide. Yet, much of what happens on it remains unseen. Learn more about how Global Fishing Watch is helping advance transparency at sea: https://bit.ly/3SbOKUZ #WorldOceansDay

On #FightIUUfishing Day, Global Fishing Watch is launching IUU Fishing Risk Insights, a new dataset using AIS data to map the digital fingerprints of risk at sea and help authorities prioritize inspections and strengthen enforcement. https://bit.ly/4vtWlMW

🌊 75 percent of industrial fishing vessels are not publicly tracked. These blind spots make it harder to monitor activity at sea, detect suspicious behavior and combat illegal fishing. Public vessel tracking can help strengthen transparency and ocean governance worldwide. https://bit.ly/4e45wgh

🌊 Deep-sea mining is moving closer to reality but activity linked to it remains hidden from view. Deep Sea Mining Watch combines satellite data, mapping tools and open data to help illuminate activity linked to deep-sea mining exploration in the most remote parts of our ocean. https://bit.ly/4pg00v3

🌊 One year on from our PBS Spotlight On feature, the conversation around vessel tracking and transparency at sea has only grown more urgent. See how Global Fishing Watch and partners are using open data and technology to help strengthen ocean governance worldwide. 🎥 https://bit.ly/3Enk0dl

80% of Earth’s biodiversity is found in the ocean 🌊 This #BiodiversityDay, we’re reminded that protecting marine life starts with understanding human activity at sea. Greater transparency can support stronger ocean conservation for generations to come.

Who really owns the world’s fishing fleets? 🎣 Global Fishing Watch’s Krizia Matthews explains why ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) transparency matters for accountability at sea, and how AIS & VMS can support enforcement. https://bit.ly/40rT5ob #SPRFMO #UBO

Stay up to date with the latest in ocean transparency 🌍 Our e-newsletter brings you stories, tools and data from Global Fishing Watch. 📩 Subscribe: https://globalfishingwatch.org/stay-informed-email-newsletter-signup-form/

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

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 🌊 🔗 https://bit.ly/4nh7gH3

🇬🇦 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: https://bit.ly/4tpSEGP

🚨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: https://globalfishingwatch.org/open-ocean-research-grants-program/

🐟 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. https://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: https://globalfishingwatch.org/open-ocean-research-grants-program/

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: https://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. https://bit.ly/4tLmhn6

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 ↓ https://globalfishingwatch.org/ultimate-beneficial-ownership-ubo/

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: https://bit.ly/41Q7aMP

How do we turn ocean policy into real-world protection? 🌊 In the Mediterranean, the gap between rules & 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. https://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. Powered by Global Fishing Watch technology. 🛰️⚓️ Explore the portal: https://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 ↓ https://globalfishingwatch.org/our-work-in-panama/

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. 👉 Learn more: https://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/regi...

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 ↓ https://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 🔗 https://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: https://bit.ly/4viyrF6

As #BBNJPrepCom3 wraps, the focus is clear: implementation. Global Fishing Watch uses satellites, open data and AI to make activity at sea visible and enforceable, helping countries turn commitments into real protections. Read the full statement by @ceo.globalfishingwatch.org#BBNJPrepCom3https://bit.ly/4m9F9sU

A new investigation from @mongabay.com and @cnn.com uses Global Fishing Watch tools and Deep Sea Mining Watch to track deep-sea mining research vessels over five years. The analysis shows limited time in mining zones, and activity elsewhere across the ocean. https://bit.ly/3NOJ3ut

Skylight's advanced #VIIRS night lights model is now integrated into the Global Fishing Watch platform, delivering near real-time nighttime vessel detections. Powered by NOAA/NASA satellites and advanced filtering for clearer signals after dark. https://bit.ly/4tk9KGn Global Fishing Watch 🤝 Skylight

AI and satellites are redefining ocean transparency in 2026 🛰️ From small-scale fleets to marine reserves, Global Fishing Watch is illuminating human activity at sea like never before. The ocean belongs to everyone. But managing it requires visibility. Read more: https://bit.ly/4lWlOuY

How can AI and technology support better ocean governance? Our co-founder and chief innovation officer @paulwoods.io joined the Natural Justice Podcast to discuss vessel tracking, transparency at sea and the future of ocean monitoring. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUJX8X7dtjI

Live from the United Nations in New York 🇺🇳🌊 for #BBNJPrepCom3. Sergio Palma Silva, Global Fishing Watch’s Chile Country Officer, explains how we’re supporting the High Seas Treaty through open data and transparency. #BBNJ #PrepComIII #HighSeasTreaty

Stay up to date with the latest in ocean transparency 🌍 Our e-newsletter brings you stories, tools and data from Global Fishing Watch. 📩 Subscribe: https://globalfishingwatch.org/stay-informed-email-newsletter-signup-form/

We’re featured on BBC Tech Now 🎥 Much of what happens at sea goes unseen. We’re working to change that — using satellite data + machine learning to track fishing activity and reveal vessels that go “dark.” ⏱️ Starts 14:20 Watch: https://bbc.in/4srag5g

In 2025, transparency moved from principle to practice. We supported 400+ enforcement actions, tracked 500,000+ vessels and helped monitor over 70M km² of ocean. That’s what a year of action for ocean transparency looks like. 🔗 https://globalfishingwatch.org/annual-report-2025/

NEW STUDY: Turning data into real-world impact. 🌊 Research in the ICES Journal of Marine Science explores how satellite monitoring and vessel tracking are most effective when paired with trusted partnerships and capacity development. Read more 🔎: https://bit.ly/4rxLMpJ

Data is helping strengthen protections for Norway lobster in the Adriatic. 🌊 Global Fishing Watch analysis helped identify where bottom trawling overlaps with vulnerable habitats, informing a new GFCM recommendation to reduce trawling and expand protections. 🔎 https://bit.ly/44Cco0p