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world1d ago
Earth's oceans are filled with what scientists call 'dark vessels' that pose a very significant threat
- New study finds widespread untracked maritime activity, revealing ‘dark vessels’ across oceans.
- About 72–76% of industrial fishing vessels are not publicly tracked, the study found.
- Public monitoring also misses 21–30% of transport and energy vessel activity.
- Untracked activity concentrates in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa.
- Study links untracked vessels to risks for fisheries and maritime security.
- AI and satellites enable near real-time detection of ships, aiding enforcement.
- Offshore energy growth is reshaping maritime traffic, with wind and oil infrastructure expanding.
- Wind energy hubs are clustered in northern Europe and China, study shows.
- REMIS aims to deliver faster ship detection to aid emergency responses.
- Authors call for transparency to curb illegal fishing and protect ecosystems.
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