Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions team identifies fish taxis to bring more transparency to global industry [Video]

STANFORD, Calif. (KGO) — Staying “Climate Ready” can often mean staying aware of the impact we make with our choices.

Now, a new study from a team working at Stanford is pulling back the curtain on the global fishing industry and a fleet of specialized vessels that operate out of the spotlight.

You probably know the type of seafood you like to eat, but knowing exactly where it comes from can be trickier, especially if it’s taken a detour on what some researchers are calling “fish taxis.” They’re giant refrigerated ships that ply the world’s oceans, transferring the catch from cargo holds of commercial fishing vessels, allowing them to stay out at sea for a long as possible.

“So what they allow is going out at sea and getting the cargo, bringing it back to port while the fishing vessels keep fishing. And that’s the main job that they are doing,” said researcher Jean-Baptiste …