AI spots the ocean's ghost fleet
Researchers at Global Fishing Watch just used deep learning models and Sentinel-1 satellite radar imagery to map human activity across the world’s oceans, revealing that 75% of industrial fishing vessels aren’t tracked by public systems. The AI sifted through massive radar data to spot hidden boats and offshore energy platforms through clouds and darkness. Why it matters: With nations aiming to protect 30% of the oceans by 2030, you can't protect what you can't see.