Frequent Asked Questions

 

What is Skylight?

Skylight is a software solution that empowers the visualization and analysis of vessel behaviors, bolstering awareness and providing actionable intelligence crucial for protecting our ocean.

How does Skylight work?

Skylight’s platform applies advanced AI on big data to identify and highlight anomalous vessel activities. Rather than analyzing every vessel and track, our focus is on surfacing interesting behaviors, which we refer to as Events. This allows analysts to direct their attention to the most critical activities within their domain.

How much does using Skylight cost?

Skylight is available at no cost to government, regional, and non-governmental organizations worldwide. The program was made possible through the philanthropic vision of its founder, the late Paul G. Allen, who believed in leveraging technology to protect our ocean. Today, Skylight is supported by the Allen Institute for AI (AI2), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing AI for the common good. By providing Skylight free of charge, the program aims to democratize access to essential tools for combating illegal fishing and safeguarding marine ecosystems for future generations.