The need for a law to guarantee the traceability of fishing in Argentina

According to AIM, the country still lacks a national traceability system that allows monitoring every stage of the fishing chain, from capture to consumption. "We are promoting a law that establishes a traceability system for fishing and aquaculture products in Argentina," they informed this medium from the Circle, emphasizing that it is a key tool to protect the environment, combat illegal fishing, and ensure commercial transparency. A growing problem: illegal fishing According to FAO data, global fish consumption has doubled in recent decades, driven by the demand for quality protein. In the South-Western Atlantic, however, illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing constitutes a growing threat. More than 500 vessels operate each season on the edge of the Argentine Exclusive Economic Zone, and many of them enter illegally, generating environmental, social, and economic losses. Fishing represents 0.4 percent of Argentina's GDP, with more than 25,000 direct jobs and ...