Electricity Maps: Live carbon intensity and power sources of electricity grids worldwide. Global Fishing Watch: Map of fishing activity worldwide from vessel tracking data.
| Electricity Maps | Global Fishing Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Infrastructure & Energy Maps | Environment & Wildlife Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide oceans |
| Updates | Live / real time | Daily |
| Data source | Grid operators and transmission system data | AIS, VMS and satellite radar |
| Made by | Electricity Maps | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Electricity Maps
- Live carbon intensity by grid zone
- Electricity mix by source
- Power imports and exports
- History
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.