Fishing Forecast - Hiltons Realtime Navigator

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Instructor: Thomas Hilton
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Fishermen want to know where to fish, and Hilton's Realtime Navigator is a satellite data company that provides forecasts and charts for offshore fishing. In this In The Spread fishing video, Thomas Hilton demonstrates using features like sea surface temperature, chlorophyll, currents, altimetry, and salinity to make trips more efficient and smarter.

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  • Satellite Imagery: Top offshore fishing operations globally use the latest satellite imagery.
  • Optimal Conditions: Look for areas with the best marine weather, SST (sea surface temperature), currents, altimetry, chlorophyll, and salinity.
  • Current Imagery: It's crucial to use the most recent data; outdated information can mislead fishermen.
  • Traditional Fishing vs. Informed Fishing: Relying on past fishing spots can make you miss new and potentially better areas.
  • Know Before You Go: Understand the fishing forecast to optimize your fishing trip's start and end points.
  • Target Species: Top fishermen targeting species like blue marlin, yellowfin tuna, and others benefit from advanced satellite imagery.
  • Specific Fishing Spots: Different fishermen prefer different conditions like rips, tempbreaks, and upwellings.
  • Gulf of Mexico: Keeping track of drill ships and moveable platforms is crucial, and Hilton's offers such updates.
  • Hilton's Realtime Navigator: A leading fish forecasting service used by top crews across continents. They revolutionized fishing with real-time online services.
  • Benefits: The technology minimizes guesswork and allows for precise route planning, saving time and money.
Satellite imagery, a remarkable advancement in technology, has become a pivotal asset in the realm of offshore fishing. In the vast and enigmatic expanse of the oceans, where traditional methods of locating and tracking fish can be challenging and often imprecise, satellite imagery offers a game-changing solution. This technology enables fishermen to view the ocean's surface from a unique vantage point, providing invaluable insights into water temperature variations, chlorophyll concentrations, and current movements. These parameters are critical in predicting the presence of fish, as certain species are known to thrive in specific environmental conditions.

Moreover, satellite imagery assists in identifying potential fishing hotspots, which were once discovered only through experience and word of mouth. This not only enhances the efficiency of fishing practices but also contributes to sustainable fishing by reducing unnecessary overfishing in non-target areas. Additionally, the ability to monitor ocean conditions from satellites aids in the safety of fishing expeditions, allowing for better planning and risk assessment before venturing into open waters.

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