ETC2025 Will Address Why Advanced Technology Is Revolutionizing Tuna Fishing Transparency

Technological advancement has taken off with Artificial intelligence (AI), which is also a game changer in tuna fishing. Innovation comes in different forms including affordable satellite imagery and remote-sensing tools which have boosted transparency in the tuna industry.

In Session II of the European Tuna Conference on May 5 in Barcelona, the benefits of these technological innovations will be discussed, and how they are improving transparency and traceability in tuna fisheries.  Satellite connectivity is increasingly crucial for the traceability of FADs and boats and for transparency in monitoring fishing operations by electronic monitoring. Atuna previously spoke with Ángel Martínez, Chief Commercial Officer at Zunibal, about the cheap solutions Starlink provides and how that can encourage boat owners to install onboard Wifi for crews. Starlink can also be used to support electronic monitoring.

Martínez is a panelist at the ETC2025 and he is committed to enhancing the sustainability and efficiency of global tuna fisheries. He will address the ETC2025 audience on current technology in terms of traceability that can meet the new EU rules. He champions sustainable growth and technological advancements within the industry. With a diverse professional background encompassing energy, defense, and the maritime sector. Martínez possesses a robust understanding of sales and leadership principles. His expertise will provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of tuna sourcing and the impact of increased transparency and ethical sourcing requirements.

Spanish-based Zunibal is one of the leading companies in the development and commercialization of technological solutions for sustainable fishing. It produces buoys that are based on machine learning and can detect what species are swimming around an FAD and give details about the amount and size. It provide services that enable real-time visibility through a satellite connection, allowing fish masters to set targeted courses.

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