Fisheries

Saturday, December 29th 2018 - 21:12 UTC
Argentina appoints an auditor/administrator at INIDEP to “normalize activities”

Argentina has appointed an auditor/administrator for the National Institute for Fisheries Research and Development (INIDEP), former R/Admiral Marcelo Lobbosco, who was head of Buenos Aires province ports. During his 180-day term (with a possible extension of another 180 days), and according to Decree 1127, Lobbosco must try to overcome the staff disputes which have impeded the normal activity of research cruises.
Saturday, December 29th 2018 - 08:36 UTC
Another outbreak of ISA in Chilean Patagonia salmon farms

Chile's National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (SERNAPESCA) has established zoning areas following the detection and outbreak of the ISA virus, Infectious Salmon Anemia at Rowlett 749 center in the Patagonia Aysén Region.
Saturday, December 29th 2018 - 08:34 UTC
Argentina's 2019 TACs for hoki, blue whiting, Patagonian toothfish and hake

Argentina's Federal Fisheries Council (CFP) set the total allowable catches (TACs) for hoki, Southern blue whiting, Patagonian toothfish and common hake for the year 2019. The new TACs were set on the basis of the results of the stock assessments carried out by the National Institute for Fisheries Research and Development (INIDEP).
Saturday, December 29th 2018 - 08:25 UTC
Bill only allowing jigging to capture giant squid triggers controversy in Chile

The Chilean Association of Fishing Industry (ASIPES) has expressed its “absolute concern” following the approval of a bill modifying the General Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, limiting the capture of the giant squid (Dossidicus gigas) to jigging or hand lining.
Saturday, December 29th 2018 - 08:13 UTC
India planning to become a heavy weight in the global squid market

The squid caught in the deep waters of the Arabian Sea may soon become an exported product from India due to the fact that the country's fishing authorities have decided to grant permission for this cephalopod jigging.
Friday, December 28th 2018 - 09:20 UTC
Argentina's economic activity in October falls 4%, year-on-year

Economic activity in Argentina fell 4.0% in October versus the same month last year, the government said on Thursday, marking the seventh straight month of declines as the country grapples with recession and high inflation.
Wednesday, December 26th 2018 - 08:45 UTC
Japan withdraws from the Whaling Commission to resume commercial hunting

Japan will withdraw from the International Whaling Commission in 2019 to pave the way for the resumption of commercial whaling for the first time in about three decades, the government said on Wednesday, a decision likely to draw international condemnation.
Saturday, December 22nd 2018 - 07:32 UTC
Argentina launches the Antarctica Summer Campaign with icebreaker ARA Irizar

With the departure of icebreaker ARA Almirante Irizar, Argentina launched this week its Antarctica Summer Campaign 2018/19. The re furbished icebreaker is scheduled to develop an intense scientific activity, supply Argentina's bases and stations and replace the teams that will be spending a whole season in Antarctica.
Saturday, December 22nd 2018 - 07:01 UTC
Marine Protected Areas controversy in the South Atlantic

In a brief communiqué released on Friday the Falkland Islands government takes note of a recent Argentine announcement indicating the creation of Marine Protected Areas to the south of the Budrwood Bank. The Falklands government said it “believes the designation of this area encroaches on our Fisheries Conservation Zone and steps are being taken to address the matter”.
Tuesday, December 18th 2018 - 09:08 UTC
US wins “dolphin safe” tuna-labeling legal battle against Mexico at WTO

The United States won a legal battle over “dolphin safe” tuna-labeling on Friday, when the World Trade Organization’s appeals judges dismissed Mexico’s argument that the U.S. labeling rules violated WTO rules