Álvaro is the Product Manager of Zunibal’s electronic monitoring (EM) solution. Zunibal is a technology company with over 30 years of experience, present in more than 45 countries, and dedicated to developing advanced technological solutions for sustainable fishing and marine monitoring. He leads a multidisciplinary team with expertise in technology and marine sciences, responsible for the design and implementation of EM solutions for both industrial and small-scale fisheries. Under his leadership, Zunibal works closely with governments, vessel owners, scientists, and NGOs, providing innovative tools tailored to the specific characteristics of each fishery and the needs of local communities.

For over 30 years, Zunibal has been at the forefront of technological innovation in the fishing industry—designing smart, sustainable solutions that help fleets operate more efficiently and responsibly. Since our founding in 1995, we’ve pioneered advancements like the first satellite-connected buoy for tuna fishing, reshaping how the industry approaches data, connectivity, and decision-making at sea.

Today, we operate in over 45 countries with an integrated ecosystem that combines hardware, software, and oceanographic intelligence. Our technologies—such as acoustic satellite buoys, real-time analytics software, and AI-driven planning tools—enable skippers to optimize performance, reduce bycatch, and make data-driven decisions in real time.

One of our most forward-looking solutions is Electronic Monitoring (EM). Built using cutting-edge technologies including AI, edge computing, and satellite communication, our EM system is designed to be robust, scalable, and inclusive. It provides real-time monitoring and data collection that enhances transparency, supports compliance, and ensures the sustainability of fisheries. What makes our EM solution stand out is its adaptability: it serves both large industrial vessels and small-scale fisheries, offering a truly global and accessible approach to monitoring at sea.

At Zunibal, we believe that technology should leave no one behind. That’s why we continue to innovate with purpose—creating tools that drive progress and protect the future of our oceans.

Captain Abby Webster, Program Manager for the Gulf Fisheries Research Foundation (GFRF), brings over 30 years of fishing experience and 8 years of charter fishing expertise to her role. Based in Freeport, Texas, she operates Texas Legend Charters, specializing in inshore and bay fishing. Captain Webster is deeply involved in fisheries management and science in the Gulf of Mexico region, leveraging her extensive knowledge to promote sustainable fishing practices and contribute to the preservation of marine ecosystems. Her work with the GFRF underscores her commitment to advancing fisheries research and supporting the local fishing community.

Rebecca Darcy is an environmental scientist who specialises in fisheries monitoring, research and policy. Rebecca has been a part of the Australian Electronic Monitoring (EM) Program for over six years while working as an EM data analyst for Archipelago Asia Pacific and within her compliance and policy roles within the Australian Fisheries Management Authority. Rebecca now manages the Australian EM Program and shares her expertise on the program within both domestic and international platforms, including the delivery of EM capacity building workshops to countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Ho-Tu leads Ocean Outcomes’ fishery improvement projects in Taiwan, conducting research, providing technical support, and engaging with commercial tuna fisheries, government, fishery associations and NGOs. Ho-Tu has developed electronic monitoring system projects for seafood companies and tuna longliners, aiding in the enhancement of fishery management. Before O2, he had over six years of experience in international affairs and monitoring, control, and surveillance with the Taiwanese Coast Guard.