Peru will restart giant squid fishing on August 25, with an initial quota of 50,000 tons.

According to the Peruvian Institute of Marine Research (IMARPE), the last few fishing vessels still operating in the southern waters will return soon, and after the information is processed, the final additional quota for small-scale fishermen in the new phase will be determined to ensure the responsible management of biomass. Barrientos emphasized that this fishing operation will adhere to a highly responsible attitude, with all decisions carefully considered, aiming to safeguard the livelihoods of fishermen while preventing any impact on the availability of giant squid resources in 2026. During the meeting, Barrientos pointed out that it is not appropriate to respond to the establishment of regional fisheries or the implementation of differentiated quotas before the independent population of this species is confirmed in Peru. Minister of Production, Sergio González, added that the restart is based on rigorous technical standards, prioritizing the sustainability of resources and ...