MARINE INSTRUMENTS LAUNCHES THE BLUE RECOVERY PROGRAMME

Marine Instruments launches the Blue Recovery Programme to promote circular economy in tuna Fishing. This international initiative is supported by various regional entities, NGOs, and leading associations and companies in the tuna sector. The programme aims to establish an efficient logistics network to enable the collection, sorting, and potential reassignment of unused satellite buoys.

Marine Instruments has officially announced the launch of the Blue Recovery Programme, an ambitious international initiative designed to transform the current model of marine waste management through the recovery, recycling, and repurposing of satellite buoys used in tropical tuna fishing.

The project marks a milestone in the fishing sector’s commitment to sustainability by promoting a circular economy approach. Its goal is to give a second life to electronic devices used at sea, preventing them from becoming waste and fostering their reuse and/or responsible recycling.

Second life technology with global benefits

The Blue Recovery Programme is the result of collaboration between Marine Instruments and leading international organizations, with active support from key associations and companies in the tuna fishing industry.

Potential uses for this satellite technology include marine debris tagging and tracking, coastal fishery resource studies, Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs), whale and turtle monitoring, and ocean current assessment, among others. This approach benefits not only fishing fleets but also local communities, environmental organisations, and research centres, which receive repurposed devices to help advance their initiatives.

An Expanding Commitment

The programme goes beyond equipment recovery by also promoting responsible practices, offering sustainability guidance, and creating circular opportunities.

“With the Blue Recovery Programme, we take a step forward in our commitment to more sustainable fishing, where technology not only enhances fishing efficiency but also actively protects marine ecosystems”, said Jorge Perez-Bouzada, Director of Sustainable Fishing at Marine Instruments.

The initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to life below water (SDG 14), responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), and climate action (SDG 13).

For more information and collaboration opportunities, please visit the programme’s official website: www.bluerecovery.org