Combating illegal fishing with satellite data and analytics

Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing threatens fisheries sustainability, national revenues, livelihoods, and food security. This project combines satellite data with Chilean government tracking and enforcement data to analyze IUU fishing risks. By assessing vessel behavior and identifying high-risk areas, researchers will co-design enforcement strategies with national fisheries organizations. The project aims to develop effective, resource-efficient governance approaches for combating IUU fishing, with applications extending beyond Chile to other global fisheries facing similar challenges.