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We're talking about the Close Kin Mark-Recapture Initiative, a groundbreaking collaboration between Walt's lab and Viking Yachts. The goal? To get a more accurate picture of the Atlantic bluefin population and secure the long-term health of this incredible fishery.
As fishermen, we've seen the bluefin stock make an incredible recovery, but that success brings new challenges. Walt breaks down why our current stock assessments may not be accurate enough and how this can lead to a "regulatory spiral."
The solution is an innovative approach that uses a simple fin clip to gather a wealth of data from live fish. We'll discuss:
This is a must-listen for anyone who loves bluefin tuna. It's a powerful reminder that by working together, we can ensure a sustainable future for the fish we all love to chase.
Learn more & get involved:
Request a Kit:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXxMQZGTnRos9T3mQSztmfcJKUEZdHiXJxAMgHmDmttI596A/viewform
More info on UMaine:
https://umaine.edu/pelagicfisherieslab/2025/06/05/genetics-for-giants-juvies/
Donate to the Cause:
https://securelb.imodules.com/s/300/13-ORONO/foundation/index-social.aspx?sid=300&gid=13&pgid=748&cid=1912&dids=3010&sort=1&bledit=1&appealcode=O751
Follow the program on Instagram:
@pelagicfisherieslab
Email Walt at:
walter.golet@maine.edu
Watch this 4 minute video of Walt walking us through the science behind Close Kin and why he thinks this will give us the data foundation to increase our catch limits:
https://youtu.be/-OeB6nqdsBI
Watch this 4 minute video of Walt walking us through some incredible migratory patterns of satellite tagged fish:
https://youtu.be/-OeB6nqdsBI
Special thanks to Viking Yachts for making this episode possible!!
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