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Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 23h

🚢 Now live on the Global Fishing Watch map

We’ve integrated Carrier Vessel Portal features directly into the map — refreshed and enhanced to support faster investigations, richer insights and greater transparency at sea.

🔗 https://bit.ly/46JXlDo

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Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 1d

🌊 In our Africa series, fisheries analyst Maxwell Azali shares how our tools give visibility of fishing, supporting evidence-based policy & port state measures.

📍 With #WIOMSA2025 just wrapped, we’re highlighting how open data strengthens fisheries management across Africa. https://bit.ly/42lQRYC

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Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 2d

🌊 Wrapping up #WIOMSA2025 in Mombasa! Global Fishing Watch led a hands-on training with 27 participants including government officials, scientists, students & NGOs, showing how open data & satellite tracking can strengthen fisheries management across Africa.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/42lQRYC

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Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 3d

Thrilled that Global Fishing Watch is shortlisted for the AI for Impact category at Stop The Traffik's 2025 Data to Disrupt Trafficking Awards! Using AI & vessel tracking to spot and prevent forced labor at sea. #D2DT25 #DisruptTrafficking

Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 6d

📊 How is Global Fishing Watch’s fishing data generated — and how should it be used?

Our ICES Journal of Marine Science response explains what “apparent fishing activity” means, where our models are strong & how we’re building gear-specific improvements.

Read + work with us: https://bit.ly/4mXmXS8

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Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 7d

🌊 We’re at #WIOMSA25 connecting with partners and sharing how open data can strengthen ocean governance!

📍 Visit our booth to learn more.

📚 Read our joint article with WIOMSA : https://t.co/yO5kKc3RjL
🌍 Explore our work in Africa: https://t.co/RlvZEFU1Z2 https://t.co/LSN3SfUnMK

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Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 8d

🌊 Next in our Africa series: Dame Mboup on how transparency is transforming fisheries management across Africa.

📍 We are at @wiomsa.bsky.social this week, delivering training & connecting with countries to advance ocean governance.

Read Dame’s interview in The EastAfrican: https://t.co/fwzgNDLxp5

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Tony Long @ceo.globalfishingwatch.org · 9d

🌊 Wrapping up #NYCClimateWeek + #UNGA80 with growing momentum for the ocean.

With more belief in public data & transparency, we can help protect biodiversity, fight IUU fishing and support #BBNJ implementation.

Continued momentum will be critical for the ocean and our planet. 🌍

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Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 14d

🌊 Our Africa team is on the frontlines of advancing ocean transparency.
🎥 In our new series, hear from them directly — starting with Paul Tuda on why making data public is key to stronger governance.

📍 See us at #WIOMSA2025 next week in Mombasa.

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Tony Long @ceo.globalfishingwatch.org · 14d

A rainy morning run here in New York has sparked a few thoughts on #ClimateWeekNYC and #BBNJ

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Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 15d

AI is often seen as a risk, but it could also be a force for good 🌍
In his #ClimateWeekNYC op-ed, Global Fishing Watch’s @paulwoods.io explores how AI can:
🌊 Make the invisible visible at sea
👩‍✈️ Equip governments to fight illegal fishing
🌱 Advance the climate agenda
Read more: https://t.co/fyH6VtngN2

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SkyTruth 🛰️ @skytruth.org · 15d

SkyTruth is making waves at Climate Week NYC! 🌊
We co-hosted a roundtable with @globalfishingwatch.org and @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social today highlighting the ways in which open, accessible satellite data can accelerate progress toward protecting 30% of our oceans by 2030.
#ClimateWeekNYC #30x30 #AI

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Tony Long @ceo.globalfishingwatch.org · 15d

Looking forward to joining global leaders at the @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social High-Level Roundtable on ocean governance at #UNGA80 this week. Excited to discuss transparency, accountability, and the future of our shared ocean.
#Ocean #Governance #BBNJ #Transparency

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Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 15d

#GlobalFishingWatch partnered with Madagascar’s Ministry of Fisheries & Blue Economy 🇲🇬 to host a 4-day training on using #transparency tools for monitoring, control & surveillance of fisheries.

24 participants explored vessel tracking, AIS/VMS, satellite tech & detecting dark activity at sea. 🌊

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Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 16d

Last week in Panama 🇵🇦 we met with Jair Quiroz, new Permanent Technical Secretary of CMAR. Together we’re building on years of collaboration with new efforts in patrol planning, shared analysis + data to protect the Eastern Tropical Pacific. 🌊
Learn more about our work in CMAR https://bit.ly/3Jlb6PH

Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 17d

Who really profits from illegal fishing? 👀
Without ownership transparency, the true beneficiaries stay hidden.

#GlobalFishWatch’s Claudia Deeg explains:

🔑 What UBO is
🌊 Why it matters for fisheries governance
🌍 How we’re driving global standards

https://bit.ly/40rT5ob

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Tony Long @ceo.globalfishingwatch.org · 18d

I have arrived in New York ahead of #UNGA80. My agenda this week is to keep transparency at the heart of high-seas discussions and build the partnerships needed to deliver transparency. Big moment for the ocean: time to make it count. #BBNJ @globalfishingwatch.org @highseasalliance.bsky.social

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Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 19d

🌊 Small-scale fisheries employ 90% of the world’s fishers yet face mounting pressure from industrial fleets.

This week in Dakar, we convened fishers and local partners to explore how transparency can safeguard livelihoods and protect our ocean.

#SmallScaleFisheries #TransparencyAtSea

Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 20d

The High Seas Treaty has officially achieved its 60th landmark ratification, a historic milestone for our ocean. 🌍

But ratification is just the start. Now comes the hard work: turning commitments into protections through transparency + accountability.

Read our statement:
https://bit.ly/3KcA0RJ

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Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 20d

A historic step for sustainable fisheries!
The @wto Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies is now in force.

It bans subsidies for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and introduces transparent vessel tracking.

Learn more:
https://bit.ly/42BNblu

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Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 20d

🌎 Latin America is proving how political will + transparency can turn ocean commitments into real protections.

Monica Espinoza Miralles shares how regional cooperation is reshaping governance across one of the world’s most biodiverse seas.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3VJQgwl

#TransparencyAtSea

Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 21d

Fishing fleets are often controlled by hidden owners who evade accountability.

UBO transparency is key to stop IUU fishing, protect workers and safeguard seafood supply chains ➡ Swipe to learn more about UBO

#UBO #Ocean #UNGA80 #UNGA2025

Read our policy brief: bit.ly/4nwyisU

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Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 22d

📍 Dakar, Senegal
We are excited to host our first workshop on small-scale fisheries in Africa.
Artisanal fishers sustain coastal communities but face rising pressure from industrial fleets and weak fisheries governance. With transparency & tech, we can help safeguard their livelihoods and the ocean.

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Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 24d

#GlobalFishingWatch is honored to join the launch of Panama’s new coordination center to combat illegal fishing 🌊🚢

Our vessel tracking map will help authorities monitor vessels & protect marine ecosystems in real time.

Explore: https://bit.ly/4narwJI

Read more: https://bit.ly/41S7mvj

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Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 28d

Brazil is using our Marine Manager platform to help oversee its coastline — turning complex ocean data into clear, actionable insights that can inform policy, guide energy decisions and protect marine areas.

Read more 👉 globalfishingwatch.org/article/braz...

#OpenData #OceanTransparency #Brazil

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