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Global Fishing Watch

Non-profit

Global Fishing Watch is an independent, international nonprofit organization. It started by a website launched in September 2016 by Google in partnership with Oceana and SkyTruth "to provide the world’s first global view of commercial fishing activities." At any moment, 200,000 vessels are publicizing their locations via the Automatic Identification System (AIS).

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Global Fishing Watch at a glance

Global Fishing Watch is a non-profit company, founded in 2014. Xcout tracks 12 named people at Global Fishing Watch, including Andrew Sharpless (Board Treasurer, Global Fishing Watch co-founder). Xcout recorded 2 job postings from Global Fishing Watch in the last 90 days.

Industry
Non-profit
Founded
2014
Job postings recorded (90 days)
2

Global Fishing Watch leadership

  • Andrew SharplessBoard Treasurer, Global Fishing Watch co-founder
  • Brian SullivanGlobal Fishing Watch co-founder
  • John AmosGlobal Fishing Watch co-founder
  • Christopher SharkeyFormer Chief Financial Officer, Oceana
  • Jacqueline SavitzVice Board Chair
  • Melissa WrightBoard Chair

6 more named people on record for Global Fishing Watch, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →

Hiring at Global Fishing Watch

Xcout recorded 2 job postings from Global Fishing Watch in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since August 2026.

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Global Fishing Watch competitors

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More on Global Fishing Watch in Xcout Intel

  • 12 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
  • Weekly hiring history and the mix of roles behind it
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