First act of the year of the Federal Fisheries Council in Argentina

In the first minutes of the year, the Federal Fisheries Council reports the approval, for the second consecutive year, of the capture of up to 20% of shrimp as by-catch for the fresh fish fleet that operates in the northern sector, until April 30 . Also in response to the requirements of this fleet stratum, INIDEP was ordered to conduct a pollock survey and the creation of a 30,000-ton anchovy social reserve was approved, which was divided into three equal parts, one part for Chubut, another for Buenos Aires and another for all jurisdictions. Among the relevant issues that have not been discussed is offshore exploration; The Undersecretary of Fisheries has not made available the documents that supported the seismic activity off the coast of Mar del Plata and northern Patagonia. But even more curious is that the councilors have not asked to see that documentation, not even the representative of the province of Buenos Aires. The Chamber of Shipowners and ALFA asked the Council that, ...