Governments can play a role in transparency on our oceans, too, by publishing their private vessel tracking data (called vessel monitoring system data) to provide a more complete picture of fishing activities at sea. Indonesia made a big step in transparency when the government published its vessel tracking data in Global Fishing Watch, seen here in green, which filled in a lot more fishing activity in that region of the world. We’re working with the Peruvian government to do the same. With more data, we all get a more complete view of fishing activities worldwide.
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