The service is cloud-based and will enable different countries to communicate and share information as boats move from one country’s waters to the next, a challenge currently. Allen’s donation will cover the cost of setting up the service and starting with the initial countries. Vulcan is charging participating countries for using SkyLight but plans to use the funds to expand and sustain the program rather than as a money maker, Stewart said.
Source: http://www.pressherald.com/2017/10/05/billionaire-paul-allen-will-fund-technology-to-fight-illegal-fishing/