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Shark finning is an inhumane and wasteful practice where fins are cut from sharks, whose bodies are then discarded at sea. Up to 73 million shark fins enter the global trade annually.

While illegal in American waters, shark fins are still bought and sold in the U.S. A nationwide ban on this trade is crucial to ensure the U.S. does not support finning and to protect sharks worldwide.

Add your name to our petition and tell Congress to prohibit the sale and trade of all shark fin products in the U.S.: http://bit.ly/2aZhHw0

Global Fishing Watch is an international nonprofit dedicated to increasing transparency of human activity at sea. They leverage satellite technology, artificial intelligence, and data analysis to monitor and visualize global fishing efforts.

Their primary goal is to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, promote sustainable fisheries, and protect marine ecosystems. By making fishing activity visible, they empower governments, researchers, and the public to make informed decisions.

A key output is their free, public map, accessible at globalfishingwatch.org, which provides unprecedented insights into vessel movements worldwide.

Global Fishing Watch provides a powerful platform for monitoring global fishing activity. It leverages satellite technology and public data to visualize, track, and analyze vessel movements worldwide, promoting transparency in our oceans.

This initiative is crucial for combating illegal fishing, supporting marine conservation, and driving sustainable management of marine resources. Explore their work and data at globalfishingwatch.org.

Global Fishing Watch is an independent organization dedicated to advancing ocean transparency through cutting-edge technology.

It utilizes satellite data and machine learning to visualize, track, and analyze global commercial fishing activity. This platform helps combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, promoting sustainable practices worldwide.

Their free, public platform provides critical data and tools for governments, researchers, and the public to better understand and manage marine resources.

In March 2016, the Obama administration removed the Atlantic from oil drilling plans for five years, a decision influenced by coastal residents. This marked a significant victory for Oceana and the people of the East Coast, demonstrating that their voices were heard in Washington.

Learn more about Oceana's campaigns: Oceana Climate & Energy Campaign

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Global Fishing Watch (GFW), a free online tool from Oceana, SkyTruth, and Google, reveals the apparent fishing activity of over 35,000 commercial vessels globally. Regularly updated with data since 2012, GFW publicly shares vital information to enhance ocean health, support fishery management, and combat illegal fishing. This revolutionary tool empowers governments, journalists, and citizens to track vessels, enforce rules, and protect marine ecosystems.

GFW uses public Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, collected by satellite and terrestrial receivers. Over 20 million data points are added daily, enabling GFW to track vessel movement and classify it as "fishing" or "non-fishing" activity.

Nearly 800 million people lack sufficient food, and two billion suffer from micronutrient deficiencies. As the global population grows, food production must dramatically increase. Our oceans offer a powerful solution: by restoring them, we can feed the world.

Fish are a "perfect protein"—nutritious, inexpensive to produce, and require no farmland or freshwater. A fully restored ocean could sustainably provide a healthy fish meal daily for over one billion people. We can achieve this by implementing three basic steps in just 25 countries: managing catch and protecting vital habitats.

To learn more, visit Oceana.org.

The ocean profoundly impacts everyone, even those far from the coast. It regulates our climate, stores carbon, and provides essential nutrients that sustain forests.

Oceana is dedicated to protecting these vital marine environments. Through efforts against offshore drilling, seafood fraud, and other threats, Oceana works to safeguard our oceans now and in the future.

The Global Ocean Commission, an independent body of international leaders, launched in London on February 12. Its aim is to reverse ocean degradation and restore its full health and productivity.

Chaired by former Costa Rican President José María Figueres, South African minister Trevor Manuel, and former UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband, the Commission brings together senior political figures, business leaders, and development specialists from around the world.

On January 1, 2013, Shell's Kulluk drilling platform ran aground on Sitkalidak Island, Alaska, amidst 40 mph winds and 20-foot seas. A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew overflew the scene, captured in a U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 1st Class Sara Francis.

This incident highlighted ongoing concerns about Arctic drilling. For further insight, read the Ocean Doctor blog post, "Lessons of BP Deepwater Horizon: Unlearned and Now Unleashed in Alaska."

The IPCC's April 2, 2014, "Summary for Policy Makers on Chapter Six, Oceans" report is available here.

Inspired by the World Resources Institute's Global Forest Watch, Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv developed OceansAdvocacy.com. This platform unites ocean advocates, offering access to databases, research, maps, and expert insights, including proponents of a circular economy. It fosters a whole systems approach to ocean sustainability.

Detailed goals for OceansAdvocacy.com are outlined in a presentation available here. A companion paper, "On the Importance of Search: What EarthSayers.tv is Teaching Me," is also available here.

Ocean Elders was established to foster collaboration in ocean conservation.

Its distinguished members include Sir Richard Branson, Jackson Browne, Dr. Rita Colwell, Jean-Michel Cousteau, Dr. Sylvia A. Earle, Graeme Kelleher, Sven Lindblad, Her Majesty Queen Noor, Nainoa Thompson, Ted Turner, Captain Don Walsh, and Neil Young.

Dancing Spirit presents "The Fishing Song," a captivating musical piece. This track evokes the serene yet vibrant essence of nature, blending rhythmic melodies with a profound connection to the wilderness.

It invites listeners to experience the spirit of the outdoors, celebrating the ancient art of fishing through a unique auditory journey. The song captures the quiet anticipation and joyful release found by the water's edge.

Through its evocative soundscape, "The Fishing Song" offers a moment of reflection and appreciation for the natural world, embodying the free-flowing energy of a dancing spirit.

"Breathe In," a National Geographic production, celebrated the release of the first Census of Marine Life results on October 4, 2010, in London. This monumental census, involving over 9,000 days at sea and 600 institutions, established a crucial baseline for understanding marine populations.

Explore the full findings at the Census of Marine Life website. The companion book, *World Ocean Census*, can be ordered on Amazon or found at your local bookstore.

Oceanographer John Delaney is leading a team to construct an underwater network of high-definition cameras and sensors. This project aims to transform our oceans into a global interactive lab, generating an abundance of data about the world below.

Delaney, a Professor of Oceanography at the University of Washington, is also Principal Investigator and Director of the Regional Scale Nodes Program, holding the Jerome M. Paros Endowed Chair in Sensor Networks. His innovative work is featured on TED.com.

Published December 13, 2013, this video features an introduction by Lisa Emilia Svensson, Ambassador for Ocean, Seas, and Fresh Water. It covers a two-day seminar hosted by the Swedish Ministry of the Environment, the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management, and the Embassy of Sweden, in partnership with Duke University's Nicholas Institute, SIWI, and UNDP. The seminar emphasized the critical need for a collective voice on ocean issues.

Interviews include: Pawan Patil (World Bank, Global Partnership for Oceans), Lynn Scarlett (The Nature Conservancy), Kemi-Ann Joes (U.S. State Department), Claes Berglund (Stena AB), and Ghislaine Maxwell (TerraMar).

This video from the Census of Marine Life, uploaded on November 28, 2007, highlights the importance of monitoring ocean biodiversity globally, demonstrating how existing technologies can achieve this.

For more details, explore the Ocean Biogeographic Information System (OBIS).

Bob Evans of the Academy of Underwater Arts & Sciences convened ocean advocates Sylvia Earle and Jean-Michel Cousteau. They discussed the state of the ocean and actions for positive change, emphasizing that "The diver's voice is an important voice."

This conversation occurred in August 2010 at the Blue Ocean Film Festival in Monterey, California. The content was uploaded on May 18, 2011.