EP208: Keep Science Human | John Carlucci

From The Guide Post by American Saltwater Guides Association

June 5, 2026 · 1h 24m · Season 3 · Episode 208

About this episode

John Carlucci discusses the importance of industry collaboration and innovative research in sustainable fishing.

Most fisheries are managed with a complicated web of science, industry, and politics... but what would it take to manage them in a utopian world? In this episode, fisheries scientist John Carlucci joins for a discussion about how industry collaboration, innovative research, and a human touch can define our approach to sustainable fishing. From growing up fishing in Connecticut to working at the Pelagic Fisheries Lab in Maine, John reveals the behind-the-scenes of tagging giant bluefin tuna, deciphering their age through otoliths, and the pivotal role industry partners play in collecting critical data. He illustrates how industry involvement isn’t just incidental; it’s the backbone of impactful science that informs management and rebuilds fish populations.

People in this episode

Guest: John Carlucci

Topics covered

fisheries management
sustainable fishing
industry collaboration
scientific research
data collection

Keywords

fisheries
sustainability
bluefin tuna
otoliths
data collection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pelagic Fisheries Lab

Products: giant bluefin tuna

Places: Connecticut, Maine