How crowded are the oceans? New maps show what flew under the radar until now

 How crowded are the oceans? New maps show what flew under the radar until now - The Verge

Original Report: Satellite mapping reveals extensive industrial activity at sea | Nature

Advances in AI and satellite imagery allowed researchers to create the clearest picture yet of human activity at sea, revealing clandestine fishing activity and a boom in offshore energy development

Data analysis reveals that about 75 percent of the world’s industrial fishing vessels are not publicly tracked, with much of that fishing taking place around Africa and South Asia.

 Image: Global Fishing Watch