VMS Fishing Explorer — Los Lagos

Interactive map of artisanal fleet activity 2019–2026

R
Fisheries
Chile
Interactive
VMS
Author

Roberto Cárdenas-Retamal

Published

April 9, 2026

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This tool explores SERNAPESCA vessel monitoring system (VMS) data for the artisanal fishing fleet in Los Lagos, Chile (2019–2026). The dataset covers ~58.5 million GPS pings. Use the three tabs to explore spatial patterns, distance gradients from aquaculture farms, and temporal trends.

Note

The app runs entirely in your browser — no server required. Data is fetched from this site (~2 MB) so the first load may take a few seconds.

  • Source: SERNAPESCA Vessel Monitoring System (VMS), artisanal fleet
  • Period: 2019–2026 · Region: Los Lagos (lat –44.5° to –40.5°)
  • Fishing: speed 0.1–3.0 knots (Behivoke et al. 2021)
  • Grid: 0.05° × 0.05° cells. Farm distances: to nearest marine concession centroid.
  • Note: 2019–2022 from admin snapshots (~4×/day, ~1,000 vessels); 2023+ from daily artisanal reports (~175–190 vessels).