Project

ITUNNES

Improving tropical TuNa biological knowledge for eNd-usErS

TerritoryEuropean
Funder:Agencia Pública Europea
Duration2024-2026
StatusCompleted

Objective

The key objective of ITUNNES is to develop the best available scientific advice on tropical tuna biology to reduce single species and ecosystem models’ uncertainties and foster the implementation of effective management measures for tropical tunas at tuna Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (t-RFMOs).

To achieve this, ITUNNES will create a coordinated European sampling network building upon existing national sampling structures, based on existing knowledge and needs on tropical tuna biology and using the consortium’s breadth of expertise and ambition.

ITUNNES will also produce state-of-the-art key biological data and parameters , along with products and tools that can be applied by End-Users to reduce uncertainties in biological processes (growth/age, reproduction, trophic ecology and population structure) for tropical tuna stocks (yellowfin tuna – Thunnus albacares (YFT); skipjack tuna – Katsuwonus pelamis (SKJ); and bigeye tuna – Thunnus obesus (BET)).

Ultimately, ITUNNES seeks to reduce uncertainties in tropical tuna stocks assessment models and ecosystem models of the various t-RFMOs in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans for the sustainable management of these fisheries and broader ecological and socioeconomic implications associated to these resources.

Participants

AZTI (coordinator), IRD, IEO-CSIC, EUROPÊCHE, DRP-Açores , DRM-Madeira, CRO and ISSF

Funding

EUROPEAN CLIMATE, INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT EXECUTIVE AGENCY (CINEA)

Proyectos de investigación

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ZIMARROI

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MUGITUN

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BBPP ANABAC

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BBPP OPAGAC

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SUMMER

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ARBAS

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MEESO

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GECKA

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ECOPES

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BIOMAN & JUVENA

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BSH – BLUESHARK

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SALPAS

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MARINE BEACON

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SECWEB

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INXS

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BFT Index

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NEGULABUR

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PALPROF

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CLIREMAR

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MSE Tuna

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CLIPES

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DIADES

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MARINE GUARDIAN

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VarMer

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EPELECO

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SEAwise

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DISCARDLESS

Working for less discards

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CABFISHMAN

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GBYP

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GENOMY

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Related application sectors, research lines and sublines

Research lines: Efficient, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture

Research sublines: Sustainable fishery management

Research team

Iker Zudaire

Iker Zudaire
Senior researcher (PhD)

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