Eel fishery in Peru advances with stronger traceability systems

The Peruvian eel fishery (Ophichthus remiger) is mainly developed on the northern coast of the country and constitutes an activity of great economic and social importance for hundreds of people. This has been a stable fishery in recent years, with its production destined for specific Asian markets (Japan and Korea), where the eel is valued as a gastronomic product. Its responsible exploitation is key to ensuring the sustainability of the resource, the conservation of marine ecosystems, and the permanence of this activity as a source of income and local employment. In this regard, WWF and Sakana del Perú have been working on the implementation of the TrazApp system in all their operations. The digital traceability system will allow the registration in real time of each catch, its location and date, as well as the tracking of the eel throughout the entire value chain, from the vessel to the export. This tool ensures transparency, facilitates audits, and responds to the growing ...