Ancient SE Asian Seafarers Fished Tuna and Sharks 40,000 Years Ago

Islanders in Southeast Asia caught tuna and sharks in deep water as early as 40,000 years ago; the oldest shell fishhooks date to 23,000–16,000 years ago. Read more: getnews.me/ancient-se-asian-seafare... #ancientseafaring #pelagicfishing

From left to right: Dr. Martin Schönfelder, Dr. Thomas Schmidts, Administrative Director Dr. Torsten Fischer, Dr. Ronald Bockius, Director General Univ.-Prof. Dr. Alexandra W. Busch (all LEIZA), and Prof. Dr. Raimund Schulz, University of Bielefeld, keynote speaker at the farewell ceremony for Ronald Bockius on June 30, 2025.

After 37 years, we bid farewell to Dr. Ronald Bockius as he sails into retirement.

🛶 Pioneer of #AncientSeafaring, passionate researcher & inspiring colleague – Ronald shaped Mainz #archaeology and far beyond.

🌊 May the next chapter bring joy, new adventures & time on the water!

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