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This maps to what we see at @globalfishingwatch.org. Open data + open code + sustained infrastructure = compounding value. The catch: costs fall on those who build it while benefits accrue broadly. Funders take note. h/t @andreast.bsky.social explore.plos.org/open-science-economic-benefits

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New report commissioned by PLOS finds GDP would be ~2% lower under closed research systems. The key finding: open science isn't just transparency — it's an economic multiplier when you build infrastructure that enables reuse at scale.

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This was a really fun conversation with Eva van Heukelom. We talked about how vessel tracking went from being a niche data project to something that's reshaping how governments manage their oceans. If you want the short version: transparency works, but only when governments actually use the data.

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Great experience meeting up with Grace Ekpu and the BBC Tech Now team in London for this. Cian Luck did a fantastic live demo of the map. Segment starts at 14:20.

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Paper is open access: academic.oup.com/icesjms/article/83… Flagged by Cian Luck in our science channel — worth a read if you work on MPA enforcement design. cc @clairesj.bsky.social

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This has real implications for monitoring. GFW invests a lot in helping patrol agencies find vessels of interest — that's the interception side. But if the deterrence signal runs through flag state enforcement, the leverage point is upstream: at the license, the VMS requirement, the port.

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What fishers said actually changed their behavior: Sri Lanka's domestic VMS mandate, their fisheries monitoring centers, and the threat of sanctions when vessels returned to port. The enforcement that mattered wasn't happening on the water. It was happening in port.

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The team (led by @kristianmetcalfe.bsky.social) combined AIS tracks of the patrol vessels with 189 interviews with Sri Lankan fishers. Patrol vessel A was faster, more aggressive, intercepted 85% of captures. Vessel B barely showed up. Statistical deterrence effect? None detected.

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Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 09/12/2025

One patrol vessel in the Chagos MPA was 9× better at catching illegal fishing boats than the other. Neither one deterred illegal fishing. I just came across this excellent new paper in ICES Journal of Marine Science with a compelling finding about how deterrence actually works.

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The deep ocean is Earth’s last frontier — vast, unmapped, and home to species we haven’t yet discovered. Our latest In Conversation explores why transparency matters as deep-sea exploration expands, and how the updated Deep-Sea Mining Watch sheds light on activity offshore. 👉 bit.ly/44demEe

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Friends, the Society for Conservation Biology - Marine Program is looking for a Science Officer. As the most recent science officer, I am happy to chat with you about the role if you're considering running!

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This #ClimateWeekNYC is our chance to flip the script and leverage AI for transparency. Only in this way can we help safeguard food, climate and marine biodiversity for future generations.

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But here’s the catch: while the tech is ready, accountability isn’t automatic. Governments must take action - mandating public vessel tracking and putting transparency at the core of ocean governance.

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By combining AI with satellite data, we can now: ✅ Track 100,000+ fishing vessels in near real time ✅ Expose illegal fishing and labor abuse at sea ✅ Predict CO₂ emissions from ships with high accuracy ✅ Support smarter planning for offshore wind and marine protection

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AI Can Help Save the Ocean — If We Let It

Can AI be more than just a one-way ticket towards a dystopian future? At Global Fishing Watch, we’re proving it can be a force for good. 🌊 👉 The question isn’t whether AI will shape the future. It’s whether we’ll use it to protect our planet. 🌍 #UNGA80 #ClimateWeekNYC #AIforGood buff.ly/KXXLhdb

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Artificial intelligence is already transforming ocean governance. Now it’s time for governments to use it.

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Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 11/09/2025

Brazil is using our Marine Manager platform to help oversee its coastline — turning complex ocean data into clear, actionable insights that can inform policy, guide energy decisions and protect marine areas. Read more 👉 globalfishingwatch.org/article/braz... #OpenData #OceanTransparency #Brazil

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Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 05/09/2025

#NewPaper in @aaas.org finds that domestic fishing vessels account for the majority of port visits around the world. Comprehensive inspections at port for both foreign and domestic fishing fleets are a key deterrent for #illegalfishing. stanford.io/45LXlB2

Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 04/09/2025

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🔍 Next up for our Ask Global Fishing Watch series: Optical satellite imagery Geospatial data scientist Zihan Wei explains how we use Sentinel-2 for broad offshore coverage and Planet imagery for near-shore activity, including small-scale fishing often missed. 🌊 👉 bit.ly/4mL9Q79

Chris Meder @evcurvefuturist.com · 06/08/2025

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Vietnam is forging its own EV path. 🚗⚡In just 2 years, it leapt from 3% to over 50% EV share. Homegrown VinFast—once laughed off—is now #1, #2, and #3. Backed by tax breaks, 150k chargers, and national pride, this isn’t catch-up. It’s a regional S-curve explosion—and there’s plenty more to come. #EV

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VinFast: A Stunning Comeback

Winning At Home And In Southeast Asia

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Paul Woods @paulwoods.io · 31/07/2025

What are Tier 1, 2 and 3?

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Paul Woods @paulwoods.io · 29/07/2025

Nice piece in Stanford Social Innovation Review by discussing the work that Global Forest Watch (the "other GFW") and Global Fishing Watch are doing to find ways for industry to more directly support our open data work that helps industry to meet their ESG commitments ssir.org/articles/ent...

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Who Should Pay for ESG Infrastructure? (SSIR)

Foundations and nonprofits built the tools that companies now use for ESG reporting, brand credibility, and risk management. Is there a funding model for maintaining these tools so they remain credibl...

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Jen Raynor @jenraynor.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Why do some say marine protected areas are just “paper parks”? And are industrial fishers actually staying out of these no-fishing zones? New in @science.org: We used AI + satellite radar to find out. doi.org/10.1126/scie... #ScienceResearch #OceanConservation #OceanTransparency #30x30 #Fisheries

Underwater image of a sea lion hunting salema fish in the Galapagos Marine Reserve.

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Chris Meder @evcurvefuturist.com · 21/06/2025

Batteries are now so cheap that solar power no longer sleeps. ☀️🔋 2024 marked the inflection point: storage doubled, solar soared, and fossil electricity flatlined. This isn't just a tech milestone—it's a civilisational shift. From fossil dusk to solar dawn. The sun can now power the night! #SolarEra

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Batteries are so cheap now, solar power doesn’t sleep

Batteries are now cheap enough to make 24/7 solar power affordable, unlocking round-the-clock clean energy in the world’s sunniest cities.

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Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 20/06/2025

How do you protect one of the ocean’s most biodiverse corridors? 🌊 Fisheries analyst Joe Fader shares how @globalfishingwatch.org is helping CMAR countries boost enforcement through data and collaboration. 🔗 Read more: globalfishingwatch.org/article/stre... #CMAR #OceanTransparency #MPAs

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 16/06/2025

We are #NowHiring a Video Producer 🎬 The role will cover all of EJF’s campaigns to gather the evidence and visual materials that underpin and support our campaigns and advocacy work. Find out more and apply here: ejfoundation.org/jobs/video-p...

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Video Producer

You will be working with the Film Unit and Campaigns teams and should have experience working on campaigns, factual programming or investigative…

Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 13/06/2025

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🚨 Final call: applications for Global Fishing Watch’s Open Ocean Research Grants close June 17 (end of day, anywhere in the world). Up to $20,000 for research into ocean transparency + governance. 🌐 Open globally — see priority geographies: 🔗 bit.ly/open-ocean-r...

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Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · 10/06/2025

Today at #UNOC3 , Global Fishing Watch partner @donabertarelli.bsky.social delivered a powerful call to rethink our relationship with the ocean, from one of extraction to one of reciprocity and regeneration. We thank her for the ongoing support in our mission to unveil human activities at sea.