The study of human mobility is crucial due to its impact on several aspects of our society,
such as disease spreading, urban planning, well-being, pollution, and more. The …

In 2016, the world shipping fleet grew by 3.5%. Even if the annual growth rate remains at its
lowest since 2013, the global situation is still in overcapacity (UNCTAD 2016). Ninety …

Although not originally developed for research use, the Automatic Identification System (AIS)
enables its data to be used in research. The present paper provides a structured overview of …

Between 1950 and 1989, marine fisheries catch in the open‐ocean and deep‐sea beyond
200 nautical miles from shore increased by a factor of more than 10. While high seas …

When fisheries managers cannot see who is fishing or where fishing occurs, their scope for
management interventions is limited. This lack of transparency in spatial fishing activity is …

Although the importance of Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) as a concept is know
acknowledged and the legal framework is in place, the task of applying it remains a delicate …

Understanding the distribution of fishing activity is fundamental to quantifying its impact on
the seabed. Vessel monitoring system (VMS) data provides a means to understand the …

Abstract Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) are collision avoidance devices used on-
board both commercial and leisure craft. These systems report the position, track and speed …

Conservation and management of chondrichthyans are becoming increasingly important, as
many species are particularly vulnerable to fishing activities, primarily as bycatch, which …

Urban population is increasing strikingly and human mobility is becoming more complex
and bulky, affecting crucial aspects of people lives such as the spreading of viral diseases …