Kim Rogovin is a labor rights specialist with over a decade of experience advancing protections for migrant workers in global seafood supply chains. She currently serves as Program Manager for Labor Rights & Fisheries at Conservation International, where she leads projects focused on electronic monitoring and Wi-Fi access aboard distant water fishing vessels. Previously, Kim was the Senior Seafood Campaign Coordinator at Global Labor Justice – International Labor Rights Forum (GLJ-ILRF), where she coordinated the Seafood Working Group and led advocacy and coalition-building efforts at the intersection of forced labor and IUU fishing in Asia and the Pacific. During her tenure, she launched the Wi-Fi for Fishers’ Rights Campaign and an initiative against prison labor in Thailand, amplifying worker voices and driving systemic reform. Kim also worked with the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Myanmar, where she worked on anti-trafficking efforts and led a nationwide study on internal labor migration. She authored Time for a Sea Change, a widely cited report advocating for union rights as a strategy to prevent forced labor in Thailand’s seafood sector. She has contributed to global standards, including the ILO Guidelines on Measuring Forced Labour, published extensively on forced labor, labor rights, and migration for the ILO and academic journals, and advised on integrating robust labor rights protections into sustainability initiatives.

Gerry joined Archipelago in 2025 to oversee the sales and marketing program for Fisheries Electronic Monitoring in conjunction with Archipelago partners and dealers. Gerry originally hails from eastern Canada where he did a B.Eng in Electrical Engineering. He has worked in the telecom, public safety radio sector, and medical device testing industries where his experience has been focused on ensuring customers were well taken care of with answers to all their questions, and great support.

Erin Kydd, BSc (Hons), PhD, has worked for many years in research focusing on behavioral ecology and Australian native freshwater fish. Since receiving a PhD, Dr Kydd has worked with several research teams investigating a number of areas in the field of behavioral ecology. She has been working with AAP since 2015 and has extensive experience in data analysis and species identification. She has trained numerous employees in the use of the Archipelago suite of software, and how to implement, interpret and utilize the data outputs in fisheries management practices.

Bryan Bates has been working with Archipelago since 2015. His background includes a B.Sc. in Marine Science and Management and a M.Sc. in Living Marine Resources. Bryan has experience in research and development of fish tagging methodologies and previously worked with Seafood Watch Australia assessing the sustainability of Australia’s wild harvest fisheries. He is the Field Services Manager for AAP and is responsible for the installation and maintenance of new and existing EM systems on vessels and ongoing customer support.

Álvaro is the Product Manager of Zunibal’s electronic monitoring (EM) solution. Zunibal is a technology company with over 30 years of experience, present in more than 45 countries, and dedicated to developing advanced technological solutions for sustainable fishing and marine monitoring. He leads a multidisciplinary team with expertise in technology and marine sciences, responsible for the design and implementation of EM solutions for both industrial and small-scale fisheries. Under his leadership, Zunibal works closely with governments, vessel owners, scientists, and NGOs, providing innovative tools tailored to the specific characteristics of each fishery and the needs of local communities.

For over 30 years, Zunibal has been at the forefront of technological innovation in the fishing industry—designing smart, sustainable solutions that help fleets operate more efficiently and responsibly. Since our founding in 1995, we’ve pioneered advancements like the first satellite-connected buoy for tuna fishing, reshaping how the industry approaches data, connectivity, and decision-making at sea.

Today, we operate in over 45 countries with an integrated ecosystem that combines hardware, software, and oceanographic intelligence. Our technologies—such as acoustic satellite buoys, real-time analytics software, and AI-driven planning tools—enable skippers to optimize performance, reduce bycatch, and make data-driven decisions in real time.

One of our most forward-looking solutions is Electronic Monitoring (EM). Built using cutting-edge technologies including AI, edge computing, and satellite communication, our EM system is designed to be robust, scalable, and inclusive. It provides real-time monitoring and data collection that enhances transparency, supports compliance, and ensures the sustainability of fisheries. What makes our EM solution stand out is its adaptability: it serves both large industrial vessels and small-scale fisheries, offering a truly global and accessible approach to monitoring at sea.

At Zunibal, we believe that technology should leave no one behind. That’s why we continue to innovate with purpose—creating tools that drive progress and protect the future of our oceans.