AI and Satellite Imagery Help Stop Illegal Fishing in Panama

Provided by: Mongabay Kids |Published on: May 7, 2026

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This short article describes how satellite images and AI are used to prevent illegal fishing in Panama's Cordillera de Coiba, a marine protected area.
Students will learn how technology can help protect ocean ecosystems.

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Subjects: Biology

Authors: Edward Carver, David Brown

Region: South and Central America

Languages: English

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This article can be a hook for a lesson on marine ecosystems and human impacts, in which discuss how illegal fishing can disrupt food webs and biodiversity.

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Technology:
- Use this article as an entry point to discuss the benefits and harms of using AI technology on the environment.
Geography/Government:
- Connect this article to the idea of protected areas, governance, and how governments create and enforce laws to manage natural resources.

Climate Change Connections:

Human activities (like overfishing) and climate stressors together threaten marine biodiversity.
While technologies like AI can help with certain challenges, they also use significant electricity, which can increase greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to climate change.

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AI and Satellite Imagery Help Stop Illegal Fishing in Panama

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