Most of what happens at sea is still hidden from view - let's change that

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An open and transparent system for tracking fishing vessels at sea could be a gamechanger for ensuring sustainable fishing and protecting marine biodiversity, writes Global Fishing Watch CEO Tony Long

Oceans are finally in the spotlight. So much so, in fact, that there are not one but two international conferences being held to explore and act on potential solutions to the many issues they face...

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