Experimental Deployment of Automatic Buoy Identification Monitoring System (ABIMS) for Sustainable Fishery and Healthy Oceans

Recent advancements in the collaboration between Marine Technology and 4IR Information Technology have led to the development of the Automatic Buoy Identification Monitoring System (ABIMS) in Korea. ABIMS utilizes location tracking, location message communication, machine learning, and data analytics, to monitor fishing buoys and report abnormal behaviors of connected fishing gears, in real-time, addressing the issue of abandoned, lost, or discarded (ALD) fishing gears. This system contributes to sustainable fisheries management and healthier oceans by effectively tracking gear movement, detecting loss or abandonment, and informing evidence-based decision-making for various unexpected happening events related to fishing gears under monitoring. Korea's efforts with the newly developed and experimented ABIMS are expected to minimize the impact of ALD fishing gears and promote sustainable fishing practices.