MercoPress https://en.mercopress.com/ South Atlantic News Agency en Copyright 2026, MercoPress. https://en.mercopress.com/web/img/en/mercopress-logo.gif MercoPress http://en.mercopress.com/ <![CDATA[Falklands: Loligo squid returns, “sufficient biomass abundance” for fishing season]]> The pre-survey conducted by the M/V Monteferro between February 3 and 18 estimated Loligo squid biomass at around 41,725 tonnes. Fisheries surveys in the Falkland Islands indicate that there is “sufficient biomass abundance” of Loligo squid to sustain a commercial fishing season.

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:49:00 GMT <![CDATA[Argentina clears US oceanographic cruise in the South Atlantic as debate grows over “dual-use” data]]> The authorization has triggered criticism in Argentine political and defence circles focused on the potential dual-use value of certain outputs Argentina’s Federal Fisheries Council (CFP) recorded that it had “no objections,” within its remit, to a United States request for a marine scientific research cruise by the R/V Roger Revelle inside Argentina’s Exclusive Economic Zone between March 5 and March 30, 2026. In the same document, the council asked for “all basic data” plus “preliminary and final reports” to be submitted to Argentine authorities prior to any publication of results.

]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:12:00 GMT <![CDATA[Argentina tightens illegal fishing enforcement, elevating satellite tracking as evidence]]> The move is designed to reduce long-standing legal “grey areas” around the so-called “Mile 201” boundary Argentina has tightened its enforcement framework against foreign vessels suspected of illegal fishing inside its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), giving greater evidentiary weight to satellite records and other remote sensors to open proceedings and impose fines, under a new regulation published in the Official Gazette.

]]> Sat, 07 Feb 2026 23:24:00 GMT <![CDATA[First three weeks Illex squid catches in Argentina considered “encouraging”]]> “Squid being captured now is 20 centimeters long, 158 grams, mature and S and SS sizes,” added the INIDEP official The Illex squid season in Argentina, taking into account catches of the three first seeks of 2026 can be considered, “encouraging”, according to Marcela Ivanovic, head of the Cephalopods’ Program from the Fisheries Research and Development Institute, INIDEP.

]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:12:00 GMT <![CDATA[South Georgia opens license application for 2026 toothfish fisheries]]> The South Georgia toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) fishery is a highly regulated, MSC-certified longline fishery The Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, GSGSSI has announced the opening of the license application round for the 2026 South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands toothfish fisheries.

]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:18:00 GMT <![CDATA[Falklands, Minister Doughty reaffirms support for the Islands and the Great British family]]> The minister was responding to a question from Mark Sewards MP on tariffs on Falkland Islands fisheries exports. ”We remain strong defenders of the Falkland Islands as part of our Great British family globally and we continue to work very closely with them on a range of trade and tariff issues, said Foreign Office minister for Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty during a question time in Parliament.

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:55:00 GMT <![CDATA[High Seas Treaty enters into force, ushering in a new era for ocean protection]]> Among the immediate obligations, countries must conduct environmental impact assessments for planned activities beyond national jurisdiction The High Seas Treaty, also known as the Global Ocean Treaty, enters into force on Saturday, marking “a historic achievement in ocean protection” and the start of a new phase in global ocean governance, EFE reported.

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:55:00 GMT <![CDATA[Falklands, Legislative Assembly portfolio assignments]]> The eight elected members of the Legislative Assembly have started to move from Gilbert House to the renewed Sulivan House The Falkland Islands elected Legislative Assembly has agreed a revised portfolio system for the 2025-2029 term. Following the December 2025 General Election, Members reviewed the structure to improve focus, and align related policy areas.

]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:04:00 GMT <![CDATA[EU gives nod to Mercosur FTA despite fragmented France's rejection]]> Von der Leyen will sign the treaty in Asunción on Monday A qualified majority of European Union (EU) member states voted Friday to approve the landmark Free Trade Agreement with the Southern Common Market (Mercosur). The decision marks a historic geopolitical shift, positioning the EU to counter rising US tariffs and Chinese competition, even as it ignites a firestorm of domestic unrest in France.

]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:12:00 GMT <![CDATA[Argentina reschedules Illex squid season timing, catches begin 9th January 2026]]> The squid calendar approved, has been tiered as defined by the technical report from INIDEP (Argentina’s Fisheries Research Institute) Argentina’s jigger lobby has managed to anticipate the beginning of the squid season, advancing the date to next 9 January. According to reports from Mar del Plata, the anticipation of the Argentine squid season 2026 was again adjusted following a letter sent by the Chamber of Argentine Jiggers, CAPA, requesting a review of the Federal Fisheries Council, CFP, Act 33/2025 linked to the beginning of operations south of South latitude parallel 44.

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