What is Global Fishing Watch?
Global Fishing Watch uses AIS vessel tracking, satellite radar and machine learning to map commercial fishing activity worldwide, almost in real time. It helps monitor illegal fishing and protected areas.
Free Open data
Global Fishing Watch
Map of fishing activity worldwide from vessel tracking data
- Coverage
- Worldwide oceans
- Updates
- Daily
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Optional
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Fishing activity heatmaps
- Vessel tracks and identities
- Satellite detections of dark vessels
The details
- Coverage
- Worldwide oceans
- Updates
- Daily
- Data source
- AIS, VMS and satellite radar
- Made by
- Global Fishing Watch (non-profit)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- Free to view, account for extras
- On phones
- Best on a computer
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using Global Fishing Watch
- Turn on marine protected areas to see where fishing happens around them.
Who it is for
Global Fishing Watch is especially useful for researchers & analysts and journalists.
Questions about Global Fishing Watch
Is Global Fishing Watch free?
Yes. Global Fishing Watch is free to use.
Do I need an account to use Global Fishing Watch?
No account is needed to view the map. Signing in unlocks extra features such as saving, alerts or more detail.
How often is Global Fishing Watch updated?
The data is refreshed every day.
Where does Global Fishing Watch get its data?
AIS, VMS and satellite radar.
Can I use Global Fishing Watch on my phone?
It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.
What are some alternatives to Global Fishing Watch?
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