Peru wraps up first anchovy season with 84% of quota caught

The first season in Peru's main north-central fishing zone came to a close at the weekend.

The first season began on May 4, with a total quota of 2.79 million metric tons -- 12 percent higher than for the same season last year. — The first season began on May 4, with a total quota of 2.79 million metric tons -- 12 percent higher than for the same season last year.Photo: Peru's Ministry of Production

Dominic Welling

Published 26 July 2022, 07:57Updated 26 July 2022, 12:59

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