Monitoring Fishing Activity on the Edge: mobilizing EM and edge computing to improve transparency of global longline tuna fisheries with near real‑time catch verification

Currently, fisheries sector are facing a major lack of reliable and timely data, particularly in longline fisheries where independent observer coverage is often below 5%, posing a significant gap in data transparency. The Nature Conservancy and its partners are addressing these barriers to scale up Electronic Monitoring (EM) by researching and developing the integration of computer vision into EM camera systems for tuna longline vessels. The system combines electronic monitoring (EM) cameras, electronic logbooks, NVIDIA Jetson edge computing devices, and Starlink connectivity to transmit daily reports.

Monitoring Fishing Activity on the Edge: mobilizing EM and edge computing to improve transparency of global longline tuna fisheries with near real‑time catch verification

Currently, fisheries sector are facing a major lack of reliable and timely data, particularly in longline fisheries where independent observer coverage is often below 5%, posing a significant gap in data transparency. The Nature Conservancy and its partners are addressing these barriers to scale up Electronic Monitoring (EM) by researching and developing the integration of computer vision into EM camera systems for tuna longline vessels. The system combines electronic monitoring (EM) cameras, electronic logbooks, NVIDIA Jetson edge computing devices, and Starlink connectivity to transmit daily reports.

National Workshop on Data Review and Annual Catch Estimation for Tuna Fisheries

From April 7–9, 2026, in Quy Nhon City (formerly Binh Dinh Province, now part of Gia Lai Province), the Directorate of Fisheries and Fisheries Surveillance under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment convened a National Workshop on Data Review and Annual Catch Estimation for Tuna Fisheries.

Workshop - Training "Promoting sustainable fisheries and Handling - rescuing Endangered, Threatened, Protected species in tuna fishery"

GDST lauching 03 OCt

Successful Inception Workshop from WWF-VN and VinaTuna on piloting of the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST) standard in Vietnam yellowfin tuna FIP. Positive participation from GoV (DFISH), provincial managers, tuna processing companies and International seafood partners.

Training Workshop On Fishing Elogbook In Phu Yen

On November 01th 2020, within the framework of programs to improve yellowfin tuna fishing in Vietnam, Vietnam Tuna Association (VINATUNA) and WWF in Vietnam has organized a workshop for tuna fishing community in Phu Yen province.

New Way To Tracing Your Tuna Products

VINATUNA piloting GDST application in Hong Ngoc, Thinh Hung, Hai Son, Mai Tin and Hai Vuong tuna processors.