MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency

Falklands, lower catch from the Illex squid season; concern with fuel costs

The illex squid fishing season in the Falklands Islands officially closed this Monday although many vessels had left by early June. The season was marked by rising fuel prices and catches well below the ten year average, however the Falkland Islands Fisheries department and the Fishing Companies Association, FIFCA, say the low catch is not an immediate cause for concern. Read full article