The Technology as an Enabler theme was introduced by Claire van der Geest, Executive Director, Seafood and Fisheries Emerging Technologies (SAFET). After participants were introduced to the IUU fishing dashboard tools and resources repository of the FIU Security Research Hub, the theme was split into two sessions. The morning session examined the development and utilization of technology used to collect data from fishing operations while the afternoon session focussed on remote sensing and emerging technology for MCS. Each session concluded with robust panel discussions that further examined these themes and discussed the challenges and opportunities for the greater use integration of technology to support effective MCS.
![FIU Security Research Hub IUU Fishing Dashboard Tools and Resources Repository Presentation Image](/sites/default/files/styles/image_row_600x400/public/media_images/Presentation%2022%20-%20Bruce%20Vitor_FIU%20Security%20Research%20Hub%20IUU%20Fishing%20Dashboard%20Tools%20and%20Resources%20Repository%202%20Aug%202023.jpg?itok=meZyEcJJ)
Bruce Vitor, Director of Research and Operations, Florida International University (FIU) Development
![Catch ID Presentation Image](/sites/default/files/styles/image_row_600x400/public/media_images/Presentation%2023%20-%20CatchID%20-%20Halifax.jpg?itok=cSwwKrpe)
Thord Monsen, Head of MCS, Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries, Norway
![Everyfish Presentation Image](/sites/default/files/styles/image_row_600x400/public/media_images/Presentation%2024%20-%20EVERYFISH%20_GFETW%20Halifax_final%20ed.jpg?itok=tddpnmdI)
Anja Alvestad, Marine Biologist, SINTEF Ocean, Norway
![Deep Vision Presentation Image](/sites/default/files/styles/image_row_600x400/public/media_images/Presentation%2025%20-%2020230803%20Deep%20Vision%20GFETW%20Hege%20Hammersland.jpg?itok=_gg47WvG)
Hege Hammersland, Business Development Manager Scantrol, Deep Vision, Norway
![MPI New Zealand Electronic Catch and Position Reporting Image](/sites/default/files/styles/image_row_600x400/public/media_images/Presentation%2026A%20-%20Steve%20Ham_Electronic%20Catch%20and%20Position%20Reporting%20Workshop.jpg?itok=bn4vWBdH)
Steve Ham, Director Fisheries Compliance, New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
![NOOA Artificial Intelligence and Electronic Monitoring Presentation Image](/sites/default/files/styles/image_row_600x400/public/media_images/Presentation%2026%20-%20NOAA%20AI%20and%20EM%20in%20US%20Fisheries_IMCS.jpg?itok=hoFrJSw_)
Brett Alger, Manager, National Fisheries Compliance, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
![Ecuador and DFO Dark Vessel Detection Image](/sites/default/files/styles/image_row_600x400/public/media_images/Presentation%2027%20-%20Ecuador%20and%20DFO%20-%20DVD.jpg?itok=00YvM3hh)
Sean Wheeler, Chief of International Enforcement, Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), Canada
David Guevara Haro, Dirección Nacional de los Espacios Acuáticos,
Jorge Lopez Lara, Armada del Ecuador
![MMO Satellite Remote Sensing UK Overseas Territories Presentation Image](/sites/default/files/styles/image_row_600x400/public/media_images/Presentation%2028%20-%20MMO_Satellite_Remote_Sensing-UKOTs_SJ_Final.jpg?itok=w9MRV_g5)
Sebastian Jennings, Senior Data Officer, UK MMO
![Starboard Maritime Intelligence Presentation Image](/sites/default/files/styles/image_row_600x400/public/media_images/Presentation%2029%20-%20Starboard%20Maritime%20Intelligence.jpg?itok=0iEaCfxz)
Andrew Middleditch, Senior Remote Sensing Scientist, Starboard Maritime Intelligence
Moritz Lehmann, Senior Oceanographer, Starboard Maritime Intelligence
![Global Fishing Watch Remote Sensing Local Context Presentation Image](/sites/default/files/styles/image_row_600x400/public/media_images/Presentation%2030%20-%20GFW%20remote_sensing_local_context.jpg?itok=7eU8-vob)
Nate Miller, Head of Applied Research, Global Fishing Watch
![Skylight Considerations of AI for MCS Presentation Image](/sites/default/files/styles/image_row_600x400/public/media_images/Presentation%2031%20-%20Skylight%20considerationsAIforMCS.jpg?itok=dNAOiGdJ)
Joe Ferdinando, Senior Product Manager, Skylight / AI2