Diving Deep: Innovative Methodologies for Uncovering Environmental Crimes in the Oceans

Crimes committed out on the ocean are notoriously difficult to investigate, yet urgent to expose. Illegal fishing alone generates $23 billion annually — the world's third-largest illicit trade after drugs and arms. Massive extractive industries operate with impunity, rapidly destroying marine ecosystems. This panel offers satellite analysis, vessel tracking, and supply chain reporting tips, as well as step-by-step approaches for tracking illegal activities, identifying perpetrators, and building compelling stories about crimes that happen far from public view.