Fisheries and Ocean Industries

Research organizations map fishing data to determine the location of illegal fishing operations.

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GIS technology assists you in fisheries and other ocean industries with visualization of data, data storage, and decision support applications. As planners, you can use ArcGIS extensively in the ocean industry arena and rely on the technology to provide you with accurate information regarding the various commercial activities pursued offshore. GIS tools add value and the capability to ocean data.

ArcGIS is an efficient technology for determining the spatial sampling framework for a fisheries assessment and management system. In search and salvage operations, you employ the technology to plan wreck searches while organizing and applying complicated sets of data to define the search area.

Success Stories

These stories show how fisheries and ocean industries organizations benefit from the use of GIS.

• Tracking Vessels Supports EU Sustainable Fishing Policy
• Fishing Catch Data Mapped Off the East Coast of India

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