Marine heatwaves are becoming increasingly frequent, forcing fish populations to move in search of cooler waters. These movements affect fishers and their ability to catch fish. They also impact how marine ecosystems and fisheries are ultimately managed. To address this challenge, we need to know where the fish are in real-time. But since we can’t … Read more
A recent blog post by Noah Smith highlights the prevalence of forced labor, overfishing and illegal fishing in the Chinese fleet. These problems are not specific to China, however – China just has the largest fleet. And for most of these problems, more transparency can help. First, a surprising correction. Noah says “China’s fishing fleet … Read more
On Dec. 25 in the East China Sea, hundreds of fishing vessels suddenly formed a mysterious line across the water, dropping anchor as if creating a deliberate barrier. Then, just as quickly, they dispersed. The New York Times called it a possible military exercise. I wasn’t convinced — so I turned to the data. What … Read more
I started this blog in 2011 while working at Climate Central as a data journalist, where I learned to build interactive graphics and maps. After an initial flurry of content, the blog has lay largely dormant. I’m reviving this space as a home for new content we are producing at Global Fishing Watch, including reposting … Read more