Tunny Fishing At Porto Torres
Take an interesting look at what scholars and travelers have discovered during their visit in Sardinia during the early part of the 20th century. The photo and caption were taken from an article in The National Geographic Magazine written by Helen Dunstan Wright, August 1916 Volume XXX Number Two.
We get the word “sardine” from Sardinia, but we get few sardines, for practically all of this “catch” is consumed locally. The tunny fisheries on the other hand, are important and profitable. The Genoese control this industry on the island, for the Sardinians are not a maritime folk.
