The Peruvian government has authorized the Instituto del Mar del Perú (Imarpe) to conduct exploratory fishing for anchovy and white anchovy in the North Zone - Center of the Peruvian sea. Larger-scale purse seine fishing vessels are permitted for a period of up to 10 consecutive calendar days in specific maritime areas. Imarpe is required to submit a final report with the results to the General Directorate of Policies and Regulatory Analysis in Fisheries and Aquaculture within four business days after the exploratory fishing is completed. In addition, Imarpe has also been authorized to carry out exploratory fishing for bonito in the maritime area adjacent to the department of Ica on specific dates from August to December.