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Panama’s recent illegal fishing bust shows the power of collaboration. We’re proud to support these efforts through the Joint Analytical Cell (JAC), working alongside Trygg Mat Tracking, Global Fishing Watch, C4ADS, and the IMCS Network to provide actionable intelligence and build enforcement capacity. On the ground, partners like WildAid play a vital role in strengthening regional support. Together, we’re helping turn actionable insights into impact. More via Mongabay

Thanks for the love, Group on Earth Observations (GEO)!

As a proud member of the Joint Analytical Cell (JAC), it is really a pleasure working hand-in-hand with our friends at Global Fishing Watch--they do incredible work for our ocean. Just take a look at their impact report, and you'll see why. Illegal fishing puts immense pressure on under-resourced nations. That's why we've joined forces with Trygg Mat Tracking, IMCS Network, C4ADS, and Global Fishing Watch to equip these countries with the fisheries intelligence and AI-powered insights they need to protect their seas.

Training in action to protect the sea. CORALINA is strengthening marine surveillance in the Seaflower Biosphere Reserve with support from Skylight and key authorities. By combining real-time AI insights, satellite monitoring, and boots on deck, teams are improving how they detect suspicious activity and respond to illegal fishing. Recent training—led?by CORALINA and including Armada Nacional de Colombia, Dirección General Marítima, and others—ensures those on the frontlines have the tools they need. When partners are equipped, knowledge spreads, scaling impact across frontline teams. Next up: engaging local fishers and the community in this shared mission.

Caught in the Act: Illegal Fishing in Argentina’s Waters. We love these stories of impact.?Prefectura NAVAL?took swift action against Xinrun 579, a vessel engaged in illegal fishing within the country's protected waters. With the help of Skylight's AI-powered insights, officials were alerted to the vessel’s suspicious movements in real-time. First, a Speed Range Event signaled anomalous behavior, followed by a Fishing Event alert leading to further suspicious activity. Armed with this intelligence, enforcement officials responded immediately with penalties to follow. ??? "Skylight was vital to identify this vessel immediately; we were lucky enough to have our Coast Guard nearby, and the intervention was a success," said the lead of the GIS Division. Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing threatens marine ecosystems, economies, and food security worldwide—but real-time intelligence is changing the game. Watch to see video of?Prefectura NAVAL?in action! Great work!

Historic IUU arrest! In Panama’s largest-ever operation against illegal fishing in a marine protected area (MPA), 16 vessels were detected in the Cordillera de Coiba Marine Protected Area, a vital part of the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor (CMAR). Six vessels were seized, fully loaded with thousands of pounds of yellowfin tuna. Great job?MiAMBIENTE, ARAP, SENAN! Through the Joint Analytical Cell (JAC) support and using Skylight’s smart satellite insight capabilities powered through Maxar Technologies, Panamanian authorities were able to use high-resolution satellite imagery as seen in the picture here to track and stop these illegal activities—even vessels that attempted to evade detection by turning off their monitoring systems. We're honored to support Panama in its efforts to safeguard its precious natural resources, including Coiba Ridge, one of the most special places on our planet. More here: https://lnkd.in/gdpVWJWS JAC partners: Global Fishing Watch, IMCS Network, Trygg Mat Tracking, and C4ADS

Interested in big data and ocean conservation? Our engineering internship offers the chance to work with massive datasets (100 million GPS data points and 1.9 TB of satellite imagery daily) to support the fight against illegal fishing. Join us and help build tools that empower conservationists around the world. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gSVtrhyB

Still buzzing after getting our full team together in Seattle. From exploring the city to trying our hand at curling (yes, curling! ??), we've got an exciting 2025 ahead! Stay tuned!

Over the holidays, the Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority (SPGA) officially inaugurated an #EarthRanger Operations Centre to manage its marine and terrestrial national parks, trails, and gardens across 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean. Within this hub, Seychelles is leveraging EarthRanger with Skylight, an AI-powered maritime monitoring tool, to deliver real-time tracking, environmental monitoring, and smarter conservation decision-making. This Centre represents a new era for conservation in Seychelles—ensuring a brighter, more sustainable future in 2025!

The final Skylight newsletter of 2024 is here—our special holiday edition! Dive into the latest advancements: ?? Detect fishing in real-time with Skylight’s cutting-edge AI. ?? Revamped Vessel Detailed page for more precise monitoring. ?? Empowering smarter, faster decisions to safeguard our seas. Join us as we celebrate progress and look ahead to 2025! ?? ?? Check out the newsletter!