How This Ancient Method of Fishing Could Save Our Oceans | OceanX

Edited. In the Azores, they have been catching tuna the same way for centuries, and it may be one of the most sustainable fishing methods in the world. Pole and line fishing uses a single unbaited hook on a long wooden pole. One fish at a time. No bycatch. No longlines dragging through the water column. Fishermen read the water, find the fish, and work with the school rather than against it. This method has sustained Azorean fishing communities for generations. In an era of depleted fish stocks and damaged ecosystems, it offers a model that balances livelihood, tradition, and ocean health.