Falkland Islands squid catches surpass last year's levels, but still considered a "weak year" overall.

Data shows that Loligo squid production in the first quarter of this year was approximately 38,000 tons, and the landing volume for the second quarter, up until now, exceeds 10,000 tons, with a cumulative total catch already surpassing 48,000 tons, higher than the 48,000 tons for the entire year of 2024. Previously, there was concern in the industry that insufficient resources might lead to an early closure of the season, but fishing continued throughout August, and vessels are still authorized to operate. However, if the daily catch per vessel decreases in the future, the fishing season could end at any time. Currently, the average catch per vessel per day is about 20 tons.

Unlike 2024, this year the Falkland Islands resumed the second-quarter catch, making the catch time distribution more balanced, and the squid specifications are better than last year. Although the output has caught up with last year, the industry generally believes that 2025 is a "weak year," with a total output of only about half of the historically abundant seasons.

Industry insiders point out that this season's ability to extend operating time and avoid a significant reduction in production is due to following scientific advice and waiting for a larger scale of squid migration. In the future, scientific management and resource protection are still considered key to maintaining the sustainable development of the Falkland Islands squid fishery.