TED Tech The outlaws of the ocean -- and how we're reeling them in | Tony Long
Sep 1, 2023
Tony Long, ocean conservation expert and 2023 Audacious Project grantee, discusses the impact of illegal fishing and the role of technology in protecting ocean ecosystems. He introduces Global Fishing Watch's live map of industrial activity at sea and highlights the global commitment to conserve 30% of the ocean by 2030.
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Personal Naval Encounters with Ocean Crime
- Tony Long shared his experience witnessing lawlessness in the oceans during his 30 years in the British Royal Navy.
- He described seeing vast illegal fishing fleets and the human tragedy of North Korean boats pushed to peril seas.
Visibility Enables Ocean Management
- You can't manage what you can't see, especially in vast ocean spaces.
- Satellite data and AI now allow us to monitor vast ocean activities in real-time, revealing hidden environmental crimes.
Leverage Tech for Transparency
- Use AI and GPS location data to create live maps of industrial fishing fleets.
- Make this data public so everyone can help protect the ocean.