Global Fishing Watch: Map of fishing activity worldwide from vessel tracking data. iNaturalist: Map of wildlife and plant sightings shared by naturalists worldwide.
| Global Fishing Watch | iNaturalist | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Environment & Wildlife Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide oceans | Worldwide |
| Updates | Daily | Continuously (community edits) |
| Data source | AIS, VMS and satellite radar | Citizen science observations |
| Made by | Global Fishing Watch | iNaturalist (non-profit) |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | Free to view, account for extras | Free to view, account for extras |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Phone app available |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Global Fishing Watch
- Fishing activity heatmaps
- Vessel tracks and identities
- Satellite detections of dark vessels
What you can do with iNaturalist
- Map of millions of observations
- Search by species or place
- Identification help from the community
- Seek app for beginners
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.