Jigging fleet in Argentina increases squid catches by 62.5%

Published May 16, 2024

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A recent technical report by INIDEP on the squid fishing fleet's activity until April 22 shows a successful season with a 50% increase in average daily yields and a 62.5% increase in total catches compared to the 2023 harvest. The fleet, consisting of 70 ships, operated in the Management Unit south of the 44º South parallel, recording a total of 108,861 tons of catch. Additionally, the report highlights the presence of foreign vessels in areas disputed by the United Kingdom. The squid size and weight were found to be better compared to the beginning of the activities in the northern management unit, with mostly immature-maturing specimens identified as part of the northern Patagonian Buenos Aires stock.

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INIDEP Technical Report 12/24 contains a summary of the fishing fleet's activity on squid until April 22, week 16 of the harvest. Until that date, the season shows greater abundance than the 2023 harvest, which is reflected in a 50% increase in the fleet's average daily yields and a 62.5% increase in total catches by a fleet that It remained stable in terms of its composition: 70 ships. The researchers analyzed the available data on catch, effort, biological sampling and area of operations of the Argentine jigging fleet and estimated the number of vessels operating outside the EEZ and within the EEZ in dispute with the United Kingdom. Until the technical document prepared by the Cephalopodos Project directed by Marcela Ivanovic was cut, the 70 jiggers had developed or completed 222 trips. They totaled 4,478 days of fishing. This information was completed with that of 185 final reports that were provided by the National Directorate of Fisheries Coordination. Until April 22, a total ...

Source: Revistapuerto