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🛰️📺 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

More than half of the ocean is impacted by industrial fishing. 🌊 Transparency at sea matters. 📡 Learn how satellite data is advancing ocean accountability: 🔎 globalfishingwatch.org

75% of industrial fishing vessels are not publicly tracked. Traceability tracks the product. Transparency verifies the source. To turn risk awareness into practical action, technology is key. 🔗 https://globalfishingwatch.org/article/how-transparency-can-help-reshape-the-seafood-supply-chain/

New in Marine Manager 📍🌊 Upload your own point data and analyze it alongside vessel activity, environmental layers and dark vessel signals — all in one place. Explore Marine Manager: https://bit.ly/gfw-marine-manager #OceanTech #MarineData

“We cannot manage what we cannot see. And when transparency increases, accountability follows.” The ocean supports global food systems and livelihoods. As #SPRFMO meets in Panama, Michele Kuruc highlights why vessel ownership transparency matters. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4rL7E25

🌊 Join Global Fishing Watch as a communications manager, innovation! Help turn ocean data, science and technology into compelling stories that advance transparency at sea. 📍 Remote (US, UK, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Senegal) https://bit.ly/4b9lBjc

On #WorldWildlifeDay, we’re reflecting on what it really takes to protect marine biodiversity. Ocean protection isn’t just about drawing lines on a map, it’s about ensuring they work in practice. Transparency & open data help turn global ocean commitments into real outcomes. globalfishingwatch.org

Hidden ownership enables illegal fishing. Greater transparency can help bring it to light. As #SPRFMO meets in Panama, Global Fishing Watch calls for stronger vessel ownership disclosure, expanded AIS use and more accessible data to strengthen accountability at sea. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4rL7E25

New in Marine Manager 📊 Compare multiple datasets in a single report — making it easier to spot patterns without switching views. 🔎 Fishing activity vs sea surface temperature 🛰️ AIS & VMS alongside satellite imagery Co-developed with @dbphilanthropy.bsky.social https://bit.ly/gfw-marine-manager

Ultimate beneficial ownership transparency helps reveal who really controls and profits from fishing vessels — strengthening accountability, licensing and enforcement. Explore our new factsheet to learn why it matters. ⬇️ 🔗 https://bit.ly/4kWmpfL #UBO #IUUfishing

Understanding who profits from fishing is key to tackling IUU fishing. When ownership transparency meets vessel tracking, activity at sea can be linked to accountability on land. Read our conversation with Krizia Matthews. ⬇️ 🔗 https://bit.ly/40ukghT #OceanGovernance #IUUfishing

🚢 We can track vessels across the ocean — but do we know who truly profits from them? UBO transparency links vessels to the real people behind them, strengthening enforcement and helping curb illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. 🌊 globalfishingwatch.org/ubo

The full Transparency in Focus: Chile series is now in one playlist. 🎥 Hear from leaders, scientists and fishers on how vessel tracking, open data and science-based management are strengthening transparency and sustainable fisheries in Chile. ▶️ https://bit.ly/3ZMUXY5

When apparent illegal fishing was detected inside Panama’s Coiba Ridge marine protected area, authorities acted. Vessel tracking helped turn satellite insights into enforcement, sanctions and a measurable drop in activity. Read the story https://bit.ly/46aNQML

Global Fishing Watch 🤝 ArcGIS Online Global Fishing Watch has released 13 ocean activity datasets as ready-to-use map functions in Esri ArcGIS Online. Explore how these layers reveal fishing activity, radar detections, infrastructure and long-term trends: 🔗 globalfishingwatch.org/article/brid...

On #WorldWhaleDay, a reminder: whales cross lengthy ocean routes, but one of the greatest risks they face is growing overlap with busy shipping lanes. A 2024 study found <7% of whale-ship collision hotspots have protections, showing how better data can help inform safer seas 🐋 https://bit.ly/4avCtQX

At #EsriFedGIS 2026 in Washington, D.C. this week, where co-founder and chief innovation officer @paulwoods.io#EsriFedGISshared our new ArcGIS Online layers. Click to read more about Global Fishing Watch’s ArcGIS Online layers: https://bit.ly/4adAPV4

Marine Manager Update! 🌬️🌊 You can now analyze vessel movement alongside winds and currents — making it easier to distinguish drift from intent and interpret activity in complex ocean conditions. 👉 Explore Marine Manager: https://bit.ly/gfw-marine-manager 🎥 Watch the feature in action 👇

Women are at the heart of Global Fishing Watch’s success. As we observe the #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience, we’re spotlighting a few of the women who use data, tech and science to make ocean activity visible. 🧵👇

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📢 Join us for a free webinar on ethical AI in action with Global Fishing Watch and @odihq.bsky.social 📅 Feb 23 | 16:00–17:00 GMT We’ll share how we embed data ethics into real-world ocean governance, with practical examples + Q&A. 👉 Register: https://bit.ly/3MdULhp