Ancient tuna fishing stretches back some 44,000 years
Ancient tuna fishing dates to 44,000 years ago, new research shows, revealing humanity’s long relationship with these top predators and today’s industrial scale.
Tuna fishing history traces back at least 44,000 years
A global team compiles archaeological and historical evidence of tuna fishing history from East Timor to the Mediterranean and North America, contrasting ancient harvests with today’s scale.