Fisheries
Fisheries play a vital role in the global economy, providing food for both local and international populations.
However, they face increasing challenges related to quotas and the preservation of natural resources. Ensuring their long-term sustainability requires the adoption of innovative technologies and collaborative solutions that balance economic growth with environmental responsibility.
Challenges Facing the Fishing Industry
Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing poses a major threat to marine ecosystems and creates unfair competition for legal fishers. Alongside overfishing, it drives unsustainable practices that deplete vital resources. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), IUU fishing is responsible for up to 26 million tons of fish caught annually, leading to an estimated $10–23 billion in economic losses each year. Beyond its financial impact, it destabilizes ecosystems, threatens food security, and undermines the livelihoods of those who rely on sustainable fishing practices.
Addressing these challenges requires advanced monitoring solutions to enhance transparency and enforcement at sea.
20% of the global catch comes from IUU fishing
Intercepting RF Signals Far Beyond the Shoreline
As the maritime sector grows, shipping and fishing fleets face increasing challenges in tracking vessel movements. Traditional systems like AIS, which can be turned off or manipulated, often provide incomplete data. Unseenlabs' space-based RF detection technology overcomes these limitations, offering unparalleled maritime domain awareness to detect and monitor vessels, even those attempting to operate undetected.
Large scanning areas
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Global & persistent coverage
Monitor over 300,000 km² (100,000+ sq. mi.) in one sweep
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24/7 operation in any weather conditions
IUU fishing identification
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Detect any fishing vessel emitting RF signals, even those without AIS or VMS systems
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Monitor remote fishing areas
Tackling Fisheries Challenges
ENSURE TRANSPARENCY
by providing clear visibility into your fleet’s activities to protect assets and support marine resource conservation.
OPTIMIZE OPERATIONS
by reducing time and fuel consumption while avoiding areas of potential undeclared activities.
ANALYZE AND TRACK ILLEGAL FISHING
by monitoring dark ship behaviors over weeks and months to uncover patterns of life and detect illicit activities at sea.
Uncovering Hidden Threats in the Unregulated Waters of the High Seas
How can authorities track vessels operating beyond traditional surveillance? Unseenlabs’ advanced RF detection technology is transforming maritime intelligence, exposing covert activities in vast, unregulated waters. We’ve monitored the High Seas Pockets, remote areas of the Pacific that are hotspots for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The challenge? Many vessels go dark, turning off AIS to evade detection.
In two RF data collection campaigns, we uncovered 208 hidden emitters, with 47% linked to potential illicit activities. By combining satellite-based RF intelligence with other data sources, we provide the tools to identify and disrupt illegal operations—even in areas where monitoring was once impossible.
Want to learn how we tracked these elusive vessels and what it means for global maritime security?