Spain's Balfegó Launches 3,700-Ton Bluefin Tuna Fishing Season

Published 2025년 5월 26일

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Key Highlights: Spanish bluefin tuna giant Balfegó Group has officially announced the launch of its 2025 annual fishing season on May 26, with the goal of completing the 3,700-ton quota by July 1. This quota will be fulfilled by fishing vessels from Spain, France, and Italy, led by Balfegó, involving 13 main vessels and 26 support ships.

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This fishing season not only concerns tuna supply but also directly creates over 350 jobs, an increase of nearly 20% compared to last year, and is an important measure to promote local marine economy. Balfegó is optimistic about the weather during this year's operational period and strives for successful fishing. Compared to previous years, the bluefin tuna migration time has advanced by 2 to 3 weeks, significantly influenced by rising Mediterranean water temperatures. Balfegó emphasizes that climate change has substantially impacted fishing patterns, and they will consider advancing fishing times in the future to improve fishing efficiency and resource utilization. This is Balfegó's second year conducting fishing operations with high-standard sustainable practices after obtaining B Corp certification. Their "Balfegó Agreement" sets strict operational norms, including: · A maximum of three fishing and transfer operations per day; · Immediate transfer to fish pens after capture; · ...
Source: Foodmate

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