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Core tip: According to reports, the Peruvian Ministry of Production (Produce) has recently officially launched "Operation Giant Squid II" (Operación Calamar Gigante II), conducting an urgent scientific survey of squid resources in Peruvian waters. The focus of this survey is to assess the current distribution and resource status of jumbo flying squid (jumbo flying squid) in Peruvian waters, providing a basis for decision-making to maintain the sustainable development of the fishery.
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The immediate background of this survey is that from January to August 2025, the Peruvian jumbo squid fishery exhausted the annual allowable limit of 304,209 tons in just six months, forcing the government to announce an early suspension of the fishing activities for this species at the end of June. This phenomenon has caused widespread concern and anxiety within Peru's fishing industry, with many insiders pointing out that the distribution of squid resources this year is significantly different from previous years. Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture of Peru, Jesús Barrientos, stated: "2023 was the worst year we have experienced in the past decade, and in the first half of 2025, the catch volume reached the annual expected level in just six months. To prevent the resources from being depleted before 2026, we must take responsible measures in advance." It is reported that this abnormal resource situation may be related to the influx of deep-sea high-salinity water masses ...
Source: Foodmate
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