Tarawa Island, Kiribati, Pacific Ocean Purse seine fishing vessel Eagle outside the harbour of Betio, on Tarawa Island, waiting for transhipment of tuna to a reefer ship, a refrigerated cargo ship. Purse Seine fishing involves utilizing large nets to encircle shoaling fish. The nature of this fishing method also captures by-catch where fish or other marine species like turtles and baby sharks is caught unintentionally.
