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The outlaws of the ocean -- and how we're reeling them in | Tony Long

Jun 8, 2023

Tony Long, an ocean conservation expert and founder of Global Fishing Watch, dives into the critical issues plaguing our oceans, like pirate fishing and oil spills. He introduces groundbreaking solutions using satellite data and AI to monitor maritime activities in real-time. Long emphasizes the importance of making this data publicly accessible, empowering conservationists and citizens alike to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems. His vision aims to revolutionize how we tackle ocean conservation and combat illegal fishing practices.

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Navigating the Hidden Dangers of the High Seas

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Harnessing Technology for Ocean Conservation

6min

Pirate fishing, oil spills and other undetected crimes are destroying ocean ecosystems -- but we can't stop what we can't see. Harnessing the power of satellite data and AI to catch maritime offenders in the act, ocean conservation expert and 2023 Audacious Project grantee Tony Long introduces the first-ever live map of all industrial human activity at sea. He shares how his team at Global Fishing Watch is making it freely available to the world so conservationists, researchers and the public can help protect precious aquatic habitats. (This ambitious idea is a part of the Audacious Project, TED's initiative to inspire and fund global change.)

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