Japan's Most Famous Tuna Buyer Says He Turned Somali Pirates into Fishermen
Japan’s leading tuna procurement firm’s founder says he helped former Somali pirates transition to legitimate fishing. He reports that after negotiating with the pirates, he provided boats, training and market access, enabling them to earn a living from tuna instead of piracy. The initiative, highlighted on Hacker News, aims to reduce piracy by creating sustainable livelihoods.