Collecting data on vessel movements can improve management and compliance with
fisheries policies by allowing governments to collect near real-time observations of fishing
vessel positions. VMS map the spatial distribution of fishing vessels and calculate fishing
intensity. For instance, when fishing is prohibited in MPA, VMS information can help steer
fishers away from the designated areas. In addition, VMS can be a cost-effective tool for
establishing zoning for marine spatial planning (MSP). For instance, spatial fishing data can
be incorporated in conservation planning processes to meet the conservation goals of MPAs
while minimising loss of revenues for fishers.
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