Using computer vision algorithms to crunch through satellite image and shipping location data has revealed areas where ships may be catching seafood illegally
A Global Fishing Watch map can identify coastal waters where ships are operating incognito
Global Fishing Watch
About 20 per cent of the global seafood catch is harvested illegally, and now the areas where it is happening can be spotted faster on a new online map that uses satellite radar imagery. The digital map, created by the Global Fishing Watch (GFW) non-profit organisation, is revealing previously undetected fishing fleets operating in coastal waters across the global ocean.
Regulations vary by country, but commercial-size vessels must generally have Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponders fitted so …