The Technology as an Enabler theme was introduced by Claire van der Geest, Executive Director, Seafood and Fisheries Emerging Technologies (SAFET). After participants were introduced to the IUU fishing dashboard tools and resources repository of the FIU Security Research Hub, the theme was split into two sessions. The morning session examined the development and utilization of technology used to collect data from fishing operations while the afternoon session focussed on remote sensing and emerging technology for MCS. Each session concluded with robust panel discussions that further examined these themes and discussed the challenges and opportunities for the greater use integration of technology to support effective MCS.
Bruce Vitor, Director of Research and Operations, Florida International University (FIU) Development
Thord Monsen, Head of MCS, Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries, Norway
Anja Alvestad, Marine Biologist, SINTEF Ocean, Norway
Hege Hammersland, Business Development Manager Scantrol, Deep Vision, Norway
Steve Ham, Director Fisheries Compliance, New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
Brett Alger, Manager, National Fisheries Compliance, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Sean Wheeler, Chief of International Enforcement, Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), Canada
David Guevara Haro, Dirección Nacional de los Espacios Acuáticos,
Jorge Lopez Lara, Armada del Ecuador
Sebastian Jennings, Senior Data Officer, UK MMO
Andrew Middleditch, Senior Remote Sensing Scientist, Starboard Maritime Intelligence
Moritz Lehmann, Senior Oceanographer, Starboard Maritime Intelligence
Nate Miller, Head of Applied Research, Global Fishing Watch
Joe Ferdinando, Senior Product Manager, Skylight / AI2