Squid prices skyrocket in Peru

게시됨 2024년 9월 23일

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Peruvian artisanal fishermen have reported significant troubles due to the aggressive fishing activities of Chinese vessels, leading to a severe shortage of squid, a crucial source of protein and income for over 50,000 families. This issue, exacerbated by the pandemic and the migration of squid to deeper waters, has resulted in a fivefold increase in squid prices and the financial distress of numerous processing companies. The government's lack of action and the looming parrotfish fishing season, which promises higher risks and costs, further concern the fishermen, who are calling for a state of emergency to address their financial difficulties.

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원본 콘텐츠

Artisanal fishermen report that Chinese vessels are aggressively extracting marine products such as squid. This is due to the abundance of squid on the coast and the protein level of giant squid. However, due to the lack of action by the Government, more than 50,000 families are losing their income due to the small amount of fish caught and, as a result, the price of this product has increased fivefold in northern markets. Alfonso Miranda, President of the Committee on Fishing and Aquaculture for Human Consumption of the National Society of Industries (SNI), spoke with RPP to learn about the squid route. The expert mentions that the largest landings of squid occur in the Port of Paita, Piura, and accounts for 70% of the extraction. From there, it is distributed nationwide. However, there is also presence in Pucusana, Chimbote and Pisco. In figures, approximately 70 million kilos of squid are consumed in Peru per year. This industry and artisanal squid fishing generate work for ...

출처: Rpp