Peru fishermen urge government to close second anchovy season as juvenile catches climb

Official data showed catches of juvenile anchovy exceeded 361,000 metric tons earlier this month.

The unions met with representatives from the country's Ministry of Production (Produce) and the Peruvian Marine Institute (Imarpe) on Dec. 27 to request the closure of the second fishing season. — The unions met with representatives from the country's Ministry of Production (Produce) and the Peruvian Marine Institute (Imarpe) on Dec. 27 to request the closure of the second fishing season.Photo: Production Ministry (Produce)

Dominic Welling

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Published 29 December 2023, 11:51Updated 29 December 2023, 11:51