Chile in 2008 reported hake catches of 36,000 tons and exports worth $31 million (€23 million). The fishery supports 22,000 jobs, the group said.
Chilean hake (merluccius gayi gayi) is a subspecies of South Pacific hake, which includes Peruvian hake (M. gayi peruanus )
“We’ve informed the authorities that we’re working on showing that we meet all the requirements of the London-based international fisheries certifier Marine Stewardship Council (MSC),” said Carlos Vial, CEO of Pesquera Friosur.
Chile’s Fisheries Undersecretary Jorge Chocair established a working group to oversee the certification process.
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