Tech Solutions Related To UN SDG 14: Life Below Water

The Global Fishing Watch map is the first open-access online platform for visualization and analysis of vessel-based human activity at sea, including fishing activity, encounters between vessels, night light vessel detection and vessel presence. Our purpose is to create and publicly share knowledge about human activity at sea to enable fair and sustainable use of our ocean.

Pelagic Data Systems sets the global standard for small vessel tracking by bringing custom-made hardware, advanced data analytics, and systems expertise to fisheries world-wide.

OceanMind is a non-profit organization that powers marine enforcement and compliance to protect the ocean’s ability to provide for human wellbeing. Using satellites and artificial intelligence we help authorities enforce more effectively and industry work more responsibly.

FishWise is a seafood industry compass, providing innovative market-based tools and expertise in sustainability services, human rights action, and traceability best practices. We provide seafood stakeholders with clear information and practical guidance to address the complexity of seafood supply chains impact on people and planet.

Technology has the power to help whales and humans not only coexist but thrive – so we’re building the tools to make that possible. At Whale Seeker, we build fast, automated, accurate and user-friendly whale detection tools that empower all decision-makers to develop more sustainable business practices.

Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is an economic, human rights and food security issue that impacts billions of dollars and millions of people globally and is a key driver of ocean health decline. Skylight was developed to enable maritime analysts to identify suspicious vessel behavior and alert authorities who can investigate, and take enforcement and compliance action.