Request for Proposal (RFP) - Morocco Fisheries Mapping, Data integration, Validation and Decision Support

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Global Fishing Watch is an international, non-profit organization committed to advancing ocean governance through increased transparency. We create and publicly share knowledge about human activity at sea to enable fair and sustainable use of our ocean. Founded in 2015 through a collaboration between Oceana, SkyTruth, and Google, GFW became an independent non-profit organization in June 2017. Using cutting-edge technology, we create and publicly share map visualizations, data, and analysis tools to enable scientific research and drive a transformation in how we manage our ocean. By 2030, we aim to monitor and visualize the impact of ocean-going vessels, both industrial and small-scale, that are responsible for the vast majority of the global seafood catch. We believe human activity at sea should be common knowledge in order to safeguard the global ocean commons for the common good of all. Global Fishing Watch is working to enhance fisheries management by promoting transparency, building analytical capacity, and fostering regional collaboration. Through open data, satellite technology, and partnerships with governments and stakeholders, we aim to equip decision makers with the tools needed to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, support small-scale fishers, and improve marine conservation. Our program focuses on sharing insights, capacity development and the integration of advanced monitoring and evaluation techniques to drive evidence based policy and sustainable ocean governance. Within our global strategy, the biodiversity pillar and our regional work in the Mediterranean focus on supporting evidence-based decision making for marine conservation measures, including fisheries management measures, marine protected areas (MPAs), and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs). Context Effective fisheries management and marine conservation require reliable information on where, when and how fishing activities occur. Across the Mediterranean, governments are increasingly seeking to strengthen evidence-based decision-making for fisheries management, marine protected areas (MPAs), spatial planning, and biodiversity conservation. However, significant information gaps remain, particularly regarding the spatial distribution of fishing effort and the interaction between fishing activities and sensitive marine ecosystems. Global Fishing Watch (GFW) has developed innovative approaches to address these challenges through the use of satellite technologies, vessel tracking systems, radar and optical imagery, and advanced analytical tools. By combining these technologies with national datasets and local knowledge, GFW aims to support governments in improving fisheries governance, strengthening monitoring and management systems, and enhancing the effectiveness of marine conservation measures. In the Mediterranean region, GFW is working with national authorities and partners to better understand fishing activity patterns, validate and complement existing fisheries information, and identify opportunities for integrating fisheries data into management and conservation processes. This includes supporting the use of fisheries information in fisheries management, monitoring and control systems, marine protected area planning and management, and broader ocean governance initiatives. Small-scale fisheries represent an important component of Mediterranean fisheries and are often characterized by limited spatial monitoring. This consultancy aims to consider the broader fisheries context, integrating available fisheries datasets, local ecological knowledge, vessel registries, monitoring systems, and other relevant information sources to improve the understanding and use of fisheries data for management and conservation purposes. Global Fishing Watch seeks a qualified consultant with strong knowledge of fisheries in the target country, access to relevant fisheries datasets and stakeholders, and the ability to collaborate with government authorities. The consultant will support the validation and interpretation of fisheries information, the development of integrated spatial products, and the identification of practical applications of fisheries data to support decision-making in the Mediterranean context. Objectives Validate GFW data with existing knowledge of Moroccan Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF) Compare and cross-check existing SSF datasets, including Local Ecological Knowledge (LEK), landing site records, vessel registries, and other national sources, against Global Fishing Watch maps derived from radar and optical vessel detections. Assess the spatial and temporal consistency of GFW-derived fishing activity maps with locally known fishing grounds, seasonal patterns, and gear-specific activity. Identify gaps, discrepancies, and opportunities to refine both local and GFW datasets for improved accuracy and reliability. Create in

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GLOBAL, application closes July 15 2026

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