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Scientists at the Tuna Resources Laboratory experiment with balloons as apossible method for increasing the efficiency of the tuna fishing fleet.Balloons launched from fishing vessels would greatly extend the range at whichspotters could sight tuna schools. (Image credit: NOAA Central Library Historical Fisheries Collection)