SeaStar Information Service

SeaStar Information Service is designed to provide commercial fishing fleets and aquaculture operations with advanced digital tools that turn ocean data into actionable insights. By delivering timely environmental information and predictive intelligence, SeaStar helps operators understand marine conditions, optimize planning, and protect critical resources. The service is focused on enabling businesses to respond effectively to changing conditions at sea, reduce operational risks, and enhance efficiency, all while promoting responsible stewardship of marine ecosystems.

Central to SeaStar is the InsightExplorer platform, a user-friendly software interface that consolidates multiple sources of marine and vessel data into a single, interactive environment. By integrating Automatic Identification System (AIS) tracking with high-resolution satellite imagery, InsightExplorer produces detailed maps that provide a clear picture of ocean conditions. Users can interact with various dynamic layers showing sea surface temperatures, ocean currents, wave height anomalies, subsurface temperature profiles, plankton distribution, thermocline depth, and salinity patterns. These visualizations make complex scientific data accessible, allowing operators to quickly evaluate conditions and adjust operational plans as needed.

Beyond oceanographic mapping, SeaStar provides tailored weather intelligence for maritime operations. Forecasts, bulletins, and operational guidance inform crews about wind conditions, storm systems, and evolving weather patterns, supporting safer navigation, efficient route planning, and effective scheduling of fishing or farming activities. For users requiring advanced analysis, Mastercast Analytics offers capabilities for filtering, sorting, and manipulating datasets. This allows for customized views and reports aligned with operational objectives, such as maximizing catch yield, reducing fuel usage, or monitoring environmental trends.

SeaStar enhances productivity and profitability by combining operator expertise with daily updates on ocean conditions. Teams can quickly identify high-potential fishing areas, reduce time spent searching, and improve the efficiency of vessels and crews. Real-time awareness of shifting weather and ocean patterns also supports long-term planning, helping operations remain resilient under variable conditions.

For aquaculture operations, SeaStar includes specialized monitoring tools to protect marine stock and infrastructure. Environmental detection algorithms identify early signs of red tides and other harmful phenomena. Near-real-time monitoring enables proactive responses, such as adjusting feeding schedules, relocating equipment, or implementing protective measures, reducing stock losses and safeguarding long-term investments.

SeaStar is offered through flexible subscription plans that scale according to operational needs. Whether a business requires core mapping and weather insights or a full suite of analytics and predictive tools, SeaStar provides adaptable solutions that can grow with the operation.

Organizations interested in exploring SeaStar can request a demonstration or trial to assess how the platform fits their workflow and objectives. By combining innovative technology, high-resolution data, and actionable analytics, SeaStar equips commercial fisheries and aquaculture enterprises with the intelligence needed to operate safely, efficiently, and successfully in complex ocean environments. For more information, businesses may contact support@garmin.com or call (626)502-6376.