According to the FAO State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture Report 2024, over 90% of global fish stocks are either fully exploited or overfished, while fisheries continue to contribute over 120 million livelihoods globally.

Source : FAO

The DEEPBLUE2 project aims to develop new Earth Observation-based products, indicators, and tools to both support the sustainable growth of fisheries-related economic activities and monitor their environmental impacts. 

It focuses on enhancing safety at sea, optimizing fishing trip planning and fuel consumption, supporting insurance mechanisms for fishing operations, and assessing the environmental pressures exerted on marine ecosystems. These innovations come at a critical time, as the fisheries sector faces mounting challenges such as the overexploitation of fish stocks, rising fuel costs, and increasing climate-related stressors. 

By integrating satellite data with advanced oceanographic models and the expressed needs of end-users such as fishers, insurers, and regulators, DEEPBLUE2 contributes to reinforcing the sustainability and resilience of the fisheries sector.