Sustainability and innovations in the tuna industry: CLS showcases its fisheries solutions at 18th INFOFISH exhibition

The 18th INFOFISH World Tuna Trade Conference & Exhibition held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 20-22nd May 2024, bring together leading speakers and experts from the global tuna industry, to address global challenges and advancing sustainable solutions for tuna stock.

To meet the fishermen and the industry expectations, CLS created CATSAT more than 30 years ago, a decision solution to help professional pelagic fishermen. CATSAT is one integrated solution, gathering biological, oceanographic and meteorology maps, with many features and a customized service with oceanographic support and weekly recommendations.

Tuna stocks under pressure: threats for tuna fishing industry

Overfishing is one of the main threats to tuna stocks worldwide. Global demand for tuna, fueled by the consumption of sushi and sashimi, has led to increased pressure on tuna populations, particularly the most prized species such as yellowfin tuna.

Some fishing practices, such as purse seining or long-line, can lead to significant by-catches, notably of juvenile tuna and other marine species such as sea turtles and sharks, threatening marine biodiversity.

Climate change also puts pressure on tuna populations by altering water temperatures and ocean currents, which can affect fish distribution and migration.

CATSAT, our powerful decision solution to help professional pelagic fishermen fish strategically & sustainably

By studying the challenges and new habits of tuna fishing companies, CLS created two decades ago a powerful software called CATSAT, providing the best oceanographic data available in the fishing market, offering captains the best maps to locate tuna and pelagic species.

CATSAT is a sophisticated decision-making tool that leverages satellite data to provide real-time insights into oceanic conditions. By analyzing sea surface temperatures, current patterns, and other relevant environmental parameters, CATSAT equips fishermen with valuable information to identify optimal fishing grounds with precision.

CLS, as data provider of Copernicus project (European Information services based on satellite Earth Observation and in situ data), acquires and processes raw data, which guarantees for CATSAT, best treatment processes and optimized products oriented to fishing. The company is also the Copernicus provider for micronekton and zooplankton, and therefore step ahead on the market.

Behind the success of CATSAT lies our dedicated team of 14 experts, whose expertise spans various disciplines, including satellite technology, oceanography, and data analytics. Their unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence ensures that CATSAT remains at the forefront of technological advancements in the fishing industry. The software is installed on 1200 fishing vessels, in more than 50 countries.