Global Fishing Watch RFP
Request for Proposal (RFP) - Morocco Fisheries Mapping, Data integration, Validation and Decision Support
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Request for Proposal (RFP) - Morocco Fisheries Mapping, Data integration, Validation and Decision Support
Consultant: Validation and Integration of Small-Scale Fisheries Data for Morocco (Mediterranean) – Global Fishing Watch
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A. About the Consultancy Opportunity
Project Title: Validation and Integration of Small-Scale Fisheries Data in Morocco (Mediterranean) – GIS & Data Integration Consultant
Why This Matters Global Fishing Watch (GFW) pioneers ocean transparency by publicly sharing knowledge of human activity at sea. Using satellite radar/optical imagery, AI, and vessel tracking, GFW monitors fleets—from industrial ships to small-scale vessels—supporting sustainable fisheries, combating illegal fishing, and protecting marines ecosystems.
Morocco’s Mediterranean small-scale fisheries (SSF) are critical for food security, livelihoods, and biodiversity. Yet, data gaps persist, leaving room for improved spatial mapping, compliance, and evidence-based policy. This consultancy bridges this gap by validating GFW’s radar-based fishing activity data with local fisheries expertise, administrative records, and ecological knowledge to produce actionable spatial insights for government management of small-scale fisheries.
B. Context: The Need for Spatial Fisheries Data in Morocco
Key Challenges:
- Limited monitoring: Existing methods (e.g., logbooks, observer reports) often lack spatial granularity or coverage.
- Fragmented data: Repository includes vessel registries, landing-site records, local ecological knowledge (LEK), and some radar detections.
- Complex dynamics: Seasonality, gear types (e.g., bottom trawls vs. artisanal boats), and high-seas vs. near-coast patterns vary by location.
- Government need: Decisions on fisheries management, MPAs, and spatial planning currently rely on incomplete data.
GFW’s Solution: Combines:
- Global Fishing Watch’s public vessel activity maps (radar/optical).
- Local and national datasets (e.g., DEMEA, MARIS).
- Community inputs (e.g., fishers, local associations).
Outcome: Go from serving as data:high-speed(train): towards **"trusted decision-making tool":heavy_plus_sign: useful for policy-makers to enforce sustainable management, reduce IUU fishing, and protect biodiversity hotspots.
C. Scope of Work: Addressing Critical Gaps in Morocco’s Small-Scale Fishing Data
1. Validate GFW Data Against Local Fisheries Knowledge
Objective: Ensure accuracy of GFW’s radar-based fishing activity maps by cross-checking with ground-truthed data (ground-truthed = technical term for verified).
| Task | Deliverables |
|---|---|
| Develop quality assessment methodology for SSF datasets (e.g., LEK, vessel registries). | Summary of existing data sources, strengths, limitations. |
| Compare GFW’s radar/optical detections with: | Validation report on temporal and spatial agreement/discrepancies. |
| • Local Ecological Knowledge (LEK) from Moran or Agadir. | |
| • Official landing-site reports (e.g., MARIS, PortHealth authorship). | |
| • Vessels registries and monitoring schemes. | |
| Analyze spatial/temporal patterns for consistency: | Maps highlighting discrepancies. |
| • Seasonal fishing activity visualizations. | |
| • Gear type distribution (e.g., trawlers ≠ hook-and-line). | |
| Identify data gaps, discrepancies, and opportunities for dataset refinement. | Strategic recommendations for improved open data availability. |
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2. Develop Integrative Spatial Tools for Decision-Making
Objective: Generate high-resolution spatial insights to aid Moroccan fisheries management, MPA enforcement, and compliance monitoring.
| Phase | Deliverables |
|---|---|
| Map Development: Combine GBSSF Data | Georeferenced maps with: |
| • seasonal activity hotspots, | |
| • gear-specific focal zones, | |
| • fishing effort intensity layers. | |
| Identify High-Priority Areas | Spatial products for: |
| • Marine Protected Area (MPA) validation. | |
| • NAFI (Near-shore Annual Fishing Incentive) compliance zones. | |
| • IUU (Illegal/unerported/unregulated) vessel interaction zones. | |
| Format for Policy Use | Metadata package (protocol, training guide). |
3. Advocate and Engage with Moroccan Government and Stakeholders
Objective: Pilot hands-on trials to pilot some of these tools to ensure take-up and practical application.
| Milestone | Activities |
|---|---|
| Workshop/Stakeholder Engagement: August–October 2026 | Present findings to Ministry vs. Secretary of State with slides: |
| • Moroccan Agriculture & Fisheries | |
| • CNRH (National Agency for Wayland) | |
| Facilitate joint discussions: | • INTERFISH mission officials |
| • How maps can optimize: | • Marine conservation partnerships |
| • Spatial planning for SSF | • Private conservation & fisheries alignment |
| • Compliance monitoring for IUU/cyanide |
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Specific Actions:
- Lead structured feedback sessions to adjust maps for applicability (e.g., adjust spatial grids for gear overlap).
- Suggest strength-based features for to be integrated into national strategies.
D. Expected Outputs: Timeline & Deliverables (August 2026–October 2026)
Phase 1: Data Review & Validation
- Timeline: August to mid-September 2026
- Deliverables:
- 1. Data Quality Report: Assessment of LEK, landing records, vessel registries (completeness, soncamp, coverage).
- 2. Validation Analysis: Comparative metrics on:
- How well GFW-maps align with known fishing seasons and** gear-designated foci.**
- Gaps in ground-truthed moroccan catch reports.
- 3. Integration Recommendations: Gap-function solution, recognizing partner authorities support or trend elimination.
Phase 2: GIS & Map Production
- Timeline: Later August through mid-October 2026
- Deliverables:
- High-Resolution Maps: Illustrations (QGIS or ArcGIS) showing:
- CAFIS alliances with scratch within clusters ([relative effort]).
- MPA protection layers overlaid.
- Spatial Dataset Attachments: Metadata alongside all spatial/georeferenced outputs.
- Detailed Note: On data sources, method variations, open GLML issues.
- High-Resolution Maps: Illustrations (QGIS or ArcGIS) showing:
Phase 3: Government Engagement & Workshop Facilitation
- Timeline: August–October 2026
- Deliverables:
- Presentation material (slides + summary factsheet).
- Summary report (final methodology):
- Comprehensive validation refinery process.
- Technical conclusions elaborating insights and next steps.
E. Placeholder for Collaborative Goals by October 31, 2026
- Website Reference: [GFW Project Mapping](uninely example: current يضطرها calling)
- Institutional Partner Alignment:
- With HiSeas, AWS segment (consult materials added elsewhere).
F. Submission & Deadline
- Eligible Individuals/Organizations: Must present a proposal (see Request for Proposal below).
- Deadline: Submissions Due: July 15, 2026 (23:59 GMT+0200).
Proposal Requirements:
Interested providers must submit a 3-part plan (three files, following numerated instructions):
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Cover Letter: Describe relevant experience, past NSF mapping (e.g., specific mediation themes), geographical focus on Morocco/SSF and their radical vision.
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Narrative Technical Proposal: Address how the provider will achieve objectives mentioned in [sections D – E] (include pipeline phases, local contact points, ethics, accessibility).
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Descriptive Budget:
- Cost breakdown for data acquisition, consultant time, and satellite-weighted process (e.g., profit marikhah approach official interesting).
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Proposed Timeline: Alignment of the proposed activities with expected project phases in alignment with the period-click references per eligibility terms).
G. Equal Opportunities & Inclusion
GFW embraces diversity, equity, and accessibility in project fulfillment. Committed to:
✔ Removal of analyzing policies preventing qualified consultant access.
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