The squid fishing season in Argentina will be advanced, and the Argentine industry is worried that the involvement of Chinese capital will affect fair competition

The Argentine Squid Owners Association (CAPA), the representative organization of the Argentine squid fishing industry, recently submitted a request to the Argentine Deputy Secretary-General of Fisheries, hoping to advance the start date of the 2025 squid fishing season to January 10. CAPA recommends setting the fishing area in the management area south of 44 degrees south latitude. The relevant proposal is expected to be discussed and possibly approved at the Federal Fisheries Committee meeting this week. In recent years, the start time of Argentina's squid fishing season has gradually been advanced. Thanks to the scientific data support provided by the Argentine National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (INIDEP), the effect of early fishing has also been recognized by the industry. According to According to current regulations, the squid fishing season should usually start on February 1 each year. However, last year's fishing attempts between 49 and 52 degrees south ...