Argentina: Argenova proposed to limit the bycatch of toothfish in tons

In 2012, based on the quota of Patagonian toothfish, management measures were established, among them the bycatch allowed in boats that do not have a quota. It was established that from 1.5% of the total catch would be considered directed fishing. Patagonian toothfish is managed under national and international regulations and the maximum catch is only 3,700 tons, which is distributed among a few companies. It is a vulnerable species due to its longevity, which makes it necessary to be very careful in the incidental capture of juveniles. In the note sent by Argenova, his agent, Mauro Zamboni, explains to the director of Fisheries Control and Inspection, Julián Suárez, that "a small value was set with respect to the total catch of each fishing trip considering the operational characteristics of the vessels that They usually operate in the southern latitudes, which, because they have large warehouses, would allow the incidental capture of large volumes of toothfish and very valuable ...