Advancing Sustainable Fisheries with Digital Technologies: The Gulf of Thailand

The Gulf of Thailand hosts a rich and productive marine ecosystem that supports both large- and small-scale fisheries, playing a crucial role in the livelihoods, food security and economies of Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. However, overfishing, climate change and illegal fishing are depleting fish stocks, putting coastal communities and regional economies at risk.

Sustainable fisheries management in the region faces challenges, including knowledge gaps, limited enforcement capacity and obstacles to regional cooperation. Digital technologies, including blockchain, satellite imagery, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), offer innovative solutions to improve data accuracy to inform fisheries policies and enhance regulatory compliance.

However, the successful adoption of these technologies requires supportive policies, financial investment, capacity-building and strengthened regional collaboration.

Explore how countries bordering the Gulf of Thailand can leverage digital innovation and strengthen cross-border cooperation for sustainable fisheries management in our latest report.