Fishtwin is an endorsed flagship project by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of  UNESCO'S efforts under the UN Ocean Decade Science for Sustainable Development.

It's broad objective is to enhance the sustainable and effective management of fisheries value chains to deliver healthy stocks, reduce ecosystem impacts and strengthen climate change adaptation and build resilience. Through the development of a precision fisheries digital twin platform.

Climate-driven changes are rapidly impacting ocean ecosystems, demanding urgent adaptation strategies to prevent severe consequences.

Project Fishtwin is focused to advance a healthy, abundant, and restored ocean future to mitigate climate change, support livelihoods, fisheries efficiency and enhance the sustainability of aquatic food systems.

The vision of providing detailed, dynamic digital representations of marine resources, habitats, and human activities, anticipates a highly accurate digital model of fisheries and marine ecosystems. For monitoring, simulating, and visualizing past, present, and future ocean conditions in ways that will be meaningful to a wide range of stakeholders.

We aspire to support climate mitigation and resilience, promote a sustainable blue economy, and conserve biodiversity.

Fishtwin will model the impacts of fishing, aquaculture, and port activities, aiding in the development of strategies that balance economic gains with conservation efforts. The project benefits for commercial fisheries include:-

1. Improved Efficiency & Productivity

‍~Optimized fishing operations : The project interventions will support fisheries in identifying fishing hotspots throughout the season and decreasing fuel consumption while reducing bycatch.
~Reduced downtime : Predictive maintenance alerts for vessel and gear health will prevent unexpected breakdowns.
~Fleet Optimization : Enhanced coordination among vessels for better catch distribution and resource use.
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‍2. Sustainability & Environmental Impact Reduction

‍~Lower Carbon Footprint : Optimized routes and fuel     management to reduce emissions.
~Bycatch Reduction: AI-driven simulations to help     avoid sensitive species and improve selective fishing practices.  
~Ecosystem Monitoring: Tracking environmental conditions to promote sustainable harvesting.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Traceability

~Automated Reporting: Streamlining compliance with     fishing quotas, marine protected areas, and sustainability certifications.
~Enhanced Traceability: Digital records of catch origin,  processing, and distribution improve transparency and market trust.
~Climate Policy Scenario Modeling : Simulating the impact of regulatory interventions on emissions and operational outcomes.
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‍4. Enhanced Data-Driven Decision Making

~Real-Time Analytics: by Integrating satellite, sensor, and market data to support informed operational decisions.
~Climate Adaptation: Ability to predict how climate changes impact fisheries, aiding long-term strategic planning.
‍ ~Inform Policy: Fishtwin will produce the data, insights, and knowledge required to strengthen science-informed policy making and enhance science-policy interfaces across governmental domains.
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5. Economic Benefits

‍~Cost Savings: Reduction in fuel, maintenance, and     operational costs through predictive insights.
~Market Competitiveness: Improved supply chain efficiency and which could ensure premium pricing for sustainable products.

The Fishtwin project is in the early stages, and actively engaging partners across the entire value chain to enhance our impact. Our vision is to deliver Fishtwin through a phased, progressive approach over a four-year period.
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The initial focus will be on the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events, their socio-economic consequences, and potential adaptation, optimization, and mitigation strategies in fisheries management.
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We welcome Expression of Interest from partners who share our purpose. Help us improve sustainability at sea for better. To track our milestone progress, visit our public roadmap here: Fishtwin Public Roadmap