Argentine anchovy fishery nabs MSC recertification
It was the first anchovy fishery in the world to achieve certification back in 2011.
The Argentine anchovy fishery has achieved re-certification to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) fisheries standard.
This fishery, which operates in the waters of Argentina and Uruguay, was the first anchovy fishery in the world to achieve MSC certification back in 2011.
When originally certified, there were two companies, Delicias S.A. and Centauro S.A., operating five vessels, representing 10 to 15 percent of the total catch of the assessed fishery. Today, 13 companies operating 24 vessels have been assessed for the recertification.
The fishing vessels include Mercea C, Canal de Beagle, Belvedere, Padre Pio, Teson, Jupiter II, Centauro 2000, Raffaela, Don Raimundo, San Genaro, Don Carmelo, Orión I, Messina I, Franca, Maria Gracia, Marta S, Rocío del Mar, Nuevo Viento, Argentino, Atrevido, Victoria II, Florida Blanca, Nono Pascual and Don Nicola.
The fishers use semi-pelagic mid-water trawling nets. The net is made of 4mm diameter nylon and has a total length of 60-70m, kept afloat by 60 buoys.
Carlos Rodriguez, manager at Centauro, said The companies keep "committed to fishing in a responsible and sustainable manner."
The independent assessment of the Argentine anchovy fishery was conducted by Organizacion Internacional Agropecuaria.
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