Take Action to protect our oceans
As the demand for fish continues to grow, more vessels are chasing fewer fish. The seafood industry is now a $362 billion business, and fish are one of the most highly traded commodities in the world.
Nearly half the world’s population rely on fish as a major source of protein. But that source is now at risk.
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FIGHT OVERFISHING
Global Fishing Watch provides technological solutions to assist in the fight against illegal and overfishing, as a critical threat to the ocean’s health and ability to cope with climate change. Using cutting edge technology, satellite imagery and map visualizations, this tool can turn big data into knowledge and actionable strategies that can safeguard the global ocean for the good of all.
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Protect Observers
Ocean NGOs have campaigned for years for vessel crew member welfare measures. Recently, the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission adopted an approved measure to implement more mariner safety protocols at sea. Next they’ll work to expand the measure to observers working in other oceans.
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Support MPAs
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are ocean places that belong to all and are held in the hands of our governments and regional organizations as a public trust, so that common spaces and common resources are protected for all, and for future generations. MPAs are essential to maintaining the health of ocean habitats and marine life around the world.
