Precision Monitoring.
Proven Data.
We provide tools and expertise that transform complex activity into clear evidence for oversight, planning, and decisions.
Our Services
Supporting sustainable outcomes through better information, stronger oversight, and responsible decisions.
Electronic Monitoring
Archipelago is the industry leader in electronic monitoring products and services for commercial fisheries worldwide. Based on more than 30 years experience in training and managing certified onboard observers, Archipelago understands the challenges facing today s fishing industry, and knows how to design and deliver an environmentally sound solution that s right for fisheries and industry regulators alike.
At-Sea Observers
As Western Canada’s largest and longest running observer-services company, Archipelago has trained and provided certified fisheries observers for domestic and international vessels since 1985. At-sea observers enable commercial fisheries to monitor compliance with regulations, while supporting in-season management, stock assessment, and scientific research initiatives.
Dockside Monitoring
Independent verification of landed catch is key to the sustainability of commercial fisheries. Since 1989, Archipelago has helped fisheries regulators to establish management standards, while providing trained and certified dockside observers to assist with data collection, validation, and the integration of new technologies.
Coastal Planning & Design
Integrated planning and design services that support sustainable coastal development across a range of environmental and regulatory contexts. This service combines environmental analysis, spatial planning, and stakeholder considerations to inform projects that respond to site-specific ecological conditions, regulatory frameworks, and long-term coastal resilience, supporting responsible use and management of coastal areas.
Habitat Assessments
Archipelago conducts habitat assessment services based on sound biophysical and fisheries resource inventory information. To assist with surveys and research, Archipelago has developed a range of innovative tools (including standard classification methods for nearshore inventory) that have proven invaluable in numerous environmental assessment and planning applications for nearshore and offshore development projects.
Environmental Monitoring
As part of a sustainable development strategy, Archipelago can monitor the marine environment before, during, and after construction activities to help minimize disruption to marine habitats and species. Archipelago also offers long-term marine monitoring services to evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation and compensation strategies, measure environmental change, and assess ecosystem health.
Scientific Diving
Archipelago has delivered scientific dive programs since the 1980s across British Columbia, the rest of Canada, and international waters. Each project is staffed using vessel types and diver specialists selected to match specific environmental and operational requirements. The dive team is science focused and includes CEP biologists, with additional support from subcontracted professional divers when required. Typical Archipelago-led programs include jet-probing, sediment coring and sampling, and surface-supply dive biophysical surveys in locations where SCUBA access is not feasible.
Our Technology
Integrated tools for data collection, review, and reporting, designed to scale from pilots to full programs.
FishVue Vantage
FishVue Vantage is Archipelago’s latest generation premium Electronic Monitoring system. It is designed for a wide range of vessel sizes, gear types and operating
modes. Vantage is engineered to deliver precise and efficient data collection across diverse fisheries.
Vantage offers vessel operators an EM solution capable of supporting multiple high-definition cameras and industrial gear sensors for real-time data transmission via cellular or satellite.
FishVue Mobile
FishVue Mobile is designed as a low-cost way to explore video-based EM through short-term deployments, giving users a simple, accessible method to test how EM can support their needs. It supports EM demonstration, experimentation, and early-stage evaluation, which helps teams build confidence and insight before scaling to longer-term operational use.
FishVue LIME
FishVue LIME (Lite Integrated Monitoring Equipment) is an entry-level, real-time fisheries data collection platform designed for coastal and inshore fisheries. Its minimal footprint makes it well suited to smaller vessels that benefit from a streamlined installation, or to fisheries where trip frequency or fishing intensity makes a lighter-touch approach more cost-effective. (e.g. few fishing trips per vessel, low catch rates etc.)
FISHVUE INTERPRET
Turn complex EM data into clear, review-ready insights.
FishVue Interpret is our comprehensive analysis tool for reviewing EM data. FishVue Interpret operates on a standard PC and allows for the visualization of EM datasets to easily examine specific events in greater detail. FishVue Interpret lets reviewers record observations while reviewing the data and is easily configured for the specific needs of any project. FishVue Interpret was developed to increase the efficiency of the data review process. A typical fishing trip may generate hundreds of hours of data, but FishVue Interpret allows reviewers to easily navigate large data sets, identify events of interest, and summarize their observations at a fraction of real time.
FISHVUE Fleet
Real-time visibility for compliance and performance.
Fleet is a product for technical support users across agencies, industry, skippers, and service providers who need real-time data and notifications to monitor, regulate, and practice fishing sustainably and profitably. Fleet allows users to view current and historical fishing vessel activity updated in real time so that users can make decisions and take action faster than ever before possible.
FISHVUE FLOAT (ELOG)
Electronic fishing logs, simplified for crews at sea.
Fishing Log on a Tablet (FLOAT) is Archipelago’s custom electronic fishing log application. FishVue FLOAT allows vessel operators to enter and submit their fishing log information electronically. The application gives access to audits, species identification materials, and retains log data from previous trips for future reference. FishVue FLOAT is designed for the Android tablet platform and operators are responsible for purchasing and maintaining their own tablet.
FISHVUE AI
AI-assisted review that fast-forwards analysis.
FishVue AI expands FishVue Interpret with a multi-stage, AI-assisted workflow that moves reviewers to what matters fast. EM data runs through multiple AI tools, then outputs are integrated into Interpret so analysts can jump to flagged moments, confirm detections, and finalize annotations. Object detection supports up to ten camera feeds and reduces time spent searching hours of footage. Review controls let teams tune sensitivity and skip non-detections. Results are human validated and delivered in report-ready form.
ABOUT ARCHIPELAGO
A Legacy of Expertise With Global Impact
For over four decades, Archipelago has operated at the intersection of science, technology, and sustainability. We empower fisheries, governments, and industry to make informed decisions that protect ocean ecosystems and ensure the future of global food security.
Based in Victoria, BC, with global reach, we deliver innovative solutions that support sustainable fisheries, marine technology development, and environmental stewardship.
45+
Years of Experience
1500+
EM Systems Deployed
30+
Countries Served
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