Bermeo Tuna Forum 2027 ·
April 30 - May 1 and 2
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An annual event in Bermeo where the fishing and canning industries showcase their products, flavours and maritime culture, with tastings and activities for all ages. Bermeo Tuna takes part with culinary offerings designed to introduce visitors to tuna in various forms and to learn about its value and sustainability.
Bermeo Tuna World Capital (BTWC), with the help of the Bermeoko Arrain Azoka Association, has launched a charity campaign to highlight the benefits of eating tuna in cancer prevention. Anyone wishing to participate simply needs to take a photo of themselves eating tuna and post it on social media (Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter) with the hashtag #Bermeotunaminbiziarenaurka or #Bermeotunacontraelcáncer.
This campaign was presented in Bermeo with the presence of the president of BTWC, Bittor Oroz; the mayor of Bermeo and president of Arrain Azoka Elkartea, Idurre Bideguren; Gabriel María Otalora, manager of the Association Against Cancer of Bizkaia; Malu Martínez Chantar, Director of the Liver Disease Laboratory at CIC bioGUNE; Teresa Cardoso Delgado, Senior Liver Disease Researcher at CIC bioGUNE; and Iker Oyenarte, Liver Disease Researcher at CIC bioGUNE.
This project, which will be developed in the laboratory of Dr. María Luz Martínez Chantar at the CIC bioGUNE-Ciberehd research center in Bizkaia, aims to evaluate the beneficial effects of Omega-3 fatty acids in preclinical models of liver cancer. Tuna offers numerous health benefits: since it is rich in Omega-3, it acts as a powerful antioxidant, improves memory, and supports eye health. Furthermore, it helps maintain a healthy lifestyle by regulating overweight and obesity, and reduces the likelihood of suffering cardiovascular accidents.
Likewise, according to the researchers, eating tuna reduces the risk of developing liver cancer. Hence, the importance of the solidarity campaign #Bermeotunaminbiziarenaurka #Bermeotunacontraelcancer, especially considering that liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide, with 3,000 cases detected annually in Spain. It is the second leading cause of cancer death globally.
Bermeo Tuna Forum: sustainability and global partnerships for the future of tuna
The first international Forum organised by Bermeo Tuna World Capital, bringing together institutions, scientists, companies and international organisations in Bilbao and Bermeo to promote sustainable and comprehensive management of the tuna sector.
A tour of local bars and restaurants where you can enjoy tuna and northern bonito in pintxo form, with a guarantee of responsibly sourced, sustainably caught fish and the quality of the season’s star product.
