The Portuguese—especially immigrants from the Azores and Madeira—played a central and defining role in the rise of the American tuna industry, particularly in Point Loma and San Diego, California, from the late 1800s through the mid-20th century. Their influence is so strong that many historians say the modern U.S. pole-and-line tuna fishery “would not have existed in its classic form without Portuguese fishermen.” 🇵🇹 Portuguese Contribution to the Tuna Industry in California Focus: Pole-and-L

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