Mediterranean Sea Fishing Activity 2019

Purpose

Basic coding test for Fisheries Analyst position at Global Fishing Watch 2021.

Background

Data files are fishing activity in the Mediterranean Sea from 2019. Fishing hours are binned on a 0.05 degree grid. Shapefiles are of closed fishing areas.

Question 1

Calculate the total fishing hours, by gear type, inside both closure areas in 2019.

Question 2

Provide a map or two showing the closure areas overlaid with fishing effort for trawlers and longliners.