Overview

CIRSEA (Collaboration for Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing and Systematic Ecosystem Assessment) is an online platform designed to provide comprehensive data and tools for the assessment and management of IUU fishing activities. The platform includes a wide range of resources, such as monitoring data, enforcement records, and analytical tools, to support the effective conservation and sustainable management of marine resources. CIRSEA aims to enhance the understanding of IUU fishing patterns and impacts, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic planning. The platform can be accessed at CIRSEA.

Application

CIRSEA is used by researchers, conservationists, and policymakers to access and analyze data on IUU fishing activities. The platform supports the assessment of IUU fishing patterns, the identification of hotspots, and the development of enforcement strategies. CIRSEA provides valuable tools for monitoring changes in IUU fishing activities, evaluating the effectiveness of management actions, and promoting the sustainable use of marine resources. The platform also facilitates collaboration and knowledge exchange among stakeholders involved in marine conservation and fisheries management. CIRSEA collaborates with Skylight to leverage satellite data and AI for monitoring and enforcement.

Key Features

• Comprehensive data and tools for assessing IUU fishing activities

• Includes monitoring data, enforcement records, and analytical tools

• Supports research, conservation, and sustainable management of marine resources

• Enhances understanding of IUU fishing patterns and impacts

• Facilitates informed decision-making and strategic planning

• Collaboration with Skylight to leverage satellite data and AI for monitoring and enforcement

Relevance for the Global Biodiversity Framework

CIRSEA contributes to the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) by providing essential data and tools for the management of IUU fishing activities. Accurate and accessible information on IUU fishing is crucial for tracking progress towards biodiversity targets, implementing effective management practices, and promoting the sustainable use of marine resources. CIRSEA supports efforts to mitigate the impacts of IUU fishing, ensuring the protection and resilience of marine ecosystems, and contributing to global biodiversity conservation goals.