AirNow Fire and Smoke Map: Wildfire smoke and air quality across the United States. Global Fishing Watch: Map of fishing activity worldwide from vessel tracking data.
| AirNow Fire and Smoke Map | Global Fishing Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Earthquake, Fire & Disaster Maps | Environment & Wildlife Maps |
| Coverage | United States | Worldwide oceans |
| Updates | Live / real time | Daily |
| Data source | EPA monitors, PurpleAir sensors, NOAA smoke data | AIS, VMS and satellite radar |
| Made by | US EPA and US Forest Service | Global Fishing Watch |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | Free to view, account for extras |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 1 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with AirNow Fire and Smoke Map
- Air quality from monitors and sensors
- Smoke plume layer
- Fire locations
What you can do with Global Fishing Watch
- Fishing activity heatmaps
- Vessel tracks and identities
- Satellite detections of dark vessels
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.