Hake fishing halted in Uruguay and Argentina for conservation purposes

Published 2022년 10월 1일

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Uruguay and Argentina have temporarily banned hake fishing in the Common Fishing Zone they share to safeguard juvenile hake specimens. The ban, in effect from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2022, is part of efforts to conserve the hake population and promote sustainable fishing. Despite a slight decrease, fishing exports remain a significant aspect of Argentina's economy, contributing to pre-pandemic levels. The country is now focusing on shrimp exports as the national shrimp season concludes. Meanwhile, efforts are being made to update the 1985 Fishing Law and regulate the industry more effectively to address concerns such as the lack of selectivity devices and poor inspection.

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Authorities from Uruguay and Argentina have agreed to halt hake capture effective Oct. 1 on a temporary basis to preserve the species, it was announced. The Joint Technical Committee of the Maritime Front ordered on Monday the prohibition of hake fishing in the Common Fishing Zone shared by Argentina and Uruguay through Dec. 31, 2022, within the following geographical points: a) 35°38'S - 53°20'W; b) 35°46'S - 52°51'W and c) 37°19s - 55°23'W. The experts found it “necessary to protect” a concentration of juvenile specimens of hake (Merluccius hubbsi) found in the area “in order to contribute to the proper conservation, rational exploitation and recovery of the resource.” The regulation allows “the fishing of pelagic species using only mid-water nets and during daylight hours.” In this scenario and with the national shrimp season having ended, fishing in Argentina is now focused on the export of the product while the provinces prepare for regional year-ending seasons. According to ...

Source: MercoPress