Posted 1/3/2024, 6:49:53 PM
Satellite Images Reveal Hidden Industrial Activity at Sea Worldwide
- Analyzed 2 million GB of satellite imagery to map previously undetected industrial activity at sea across 6 continents
- Found 75% of industrial fishing vessels are not publicly tracked, especially around Africa and Asia
- Used machine learning to identify "dark" vessels not broadcasting locations
- Detected offshore energy infrastructure growing rapidly, with wind turbines doubling and outpacing oil platforms
- Created first public global map of vessel traffic and offshore infrastructure, enabling better ocean management