Global Fishing Watch: Map of fishing activity worldwide from vessel tracking data. NASA FIRMS Fire Map: Active fires detected by satellites around the world, within hours.
| Global Fishing Watch | NASA FIRMS Fire Map | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Earthquake, Fire & Disaster Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide oceans | Worldwide |
| Updates | Daily | Live / real time |
| Data source | AIS, VMS and satellite radar | MODIS and VIIRS satellite instruments |
| Made by | Global Fishing Watch | NASA |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | Free to view, account for extras | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 1 |
| 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 NASA FIRMS Fire Map
- Global active fire detections
- Filter by time window and satellite
- Download data
- Email alerts for an area
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.