Fighting Illegal Fishing With the FLIR PT-Series | Security

Fishing, shellfish harvesting, and marine aquaculture – mainly mussel farming in inshore waters are important economic activities in Galicia (northwest of Spain). Local public authorities strictly control these activities to prevent exploitation, fish stock depletion, and resulting economical losses. They are fighting a constant battle against this unfair and illegal competition that affects thousands of professionals who make a living from the fishing and seafood industry. FLIR PT-Series cameras were used in a surveillance project to detect and monitor illegal fishing and poaching activities along the Spanish Galician coast. The FLIR thermal imaging cameras were ideal for spotting illegal vessels on a 24/7 basis and at a long range. Read the full story: https://www.flir.com/discover/security/galician-coast-guard-uses-flir-thermal-cameras-to-fight-illegal-fishing/ #FLIR #Antipoaching #Security