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[Scientific workshop on Illex Squid in Vigo with the participation of Falkland Islands]]> The workshop forms part of an international scientific cooperation process that began with meetings held in Chile and Panama and continued with a scientific gathering in Bangkok Argentine unions linked to the fishing, maritime and port industries have complained bitterly to the International Transport Workers Federation against a workshop on the Shortfin Squid (Illex Argentinus) organized by OPPC3, in Vigo with the suppot of the Sustaianble Fisheries Partnership, and to which Argentina allegedly has not been invited, but it does include the Falkland Islands.

]]> Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:11:00 GMT <![CDATA[Foundering of Argos Georgia with the loss of 13 lives, MAIB report points to hatch failure]]> Image of Argos Georgia. (Courtesy of Argos Froyanes Limited) The marine accident investigation report refers to the loss of Argos Georgia, 23 July 2024, which occurred approximately 190 nautical miles east of Port Stanley. The Accident Investigation report 19/2026 includes what happened, subsequent actions taken and recommendations.

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:29:00 GMT <![CDATA[The Falklands close the second Loligo squid season three days after reopening it]]> The text describes the measure as precautionary and aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of the fishery The Falkland Islands Fisheries Department announced on Thursday the closure of the second Loligo squid season due to low biomass levels, just three days after fishing had resumed following a two-week pause.

]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:55:00 GMT <![CDATA[Falklands consolidates the future of its economy in the fishing and hydrocarbons industries]]> In late 2025 Fortuna Ltd acquired Ocean Fish Group, a fishing and processing company based in Cornwall, England. The Falklands Planning and Building Committee has approved two projects tied to the sectors that underpin the Islands' economy: fishing and hydrocarbons.

]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:01:00 GMT <![CDATA[Falklands pause Loligo squid fishing for two weeks over low biomass]]> The decision was taken after consultation with the industry and reflects, according to the official statement, a shared view that a temporary cessation is the most appropriate course of action The Falkland Islands Fisheries Department announced on Wednesday that fishing within the Loligo Box will be paused for around two weeks as a precautionary measure, following low Loligo squid biomass in the area.

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:05:00 GMT <![CDATA[Argentina joins FAO treaty against illegal fishing, tightening control in the South Atlantic]]> The area is cut across by the sovereignty dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falklands Argentina on July 17 enacted the law approving its accession to the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA) of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a significant step for fisheries governance in the southwest Atlantic. The treaty, in force since 2016, is the only binding international instrument specifically designed to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:18:00 GMT <![CDATA[A Spanish investigation tracks how Asia's squid fleet is upending the South Atlantic market]]> Spain controls much of the world's Loligo squid catch, mainly through the roughly 16 licences granted by the Falklands to fish in their waters, with catches close to 50,000 tons a year An international investigation published by the Spanish newspaper El Confidencial, with an extensive interactive report, describes how the expansion of Asian fishing fleets in international waters —mainly Chinese— has transformed the global market for frozen squid, with a direct impact on the European fleet and consequences for fishing in the South Atlantic, one of the main sources of income for the Falklands.

]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:55:00 GMT <![CDATA[Falklands, dates confirmed for salmon-farming public consultation]]> Public meetings will feature presentations from Hatch and MEP, the authors of the socio-economic, environmental and legislative reports The Falkland Islands Government has confirmed the timetable for the forthcoming public consultation on salmon-farming. A two-week program of public engagement events will begin on 27 July 2026, including public meetings in Stanley and Goose Green, alongside a series of drop-in sessions held throughout the period.

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:05:00 GMT <![CDATA[Falklands, lower catch from the Illex squid season; concern with fuel costs]]> Dr. Winter pointed out fo fuel costs but however said that the Islands should not expect a big decline in the fleet from what we are hearing, 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.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:46:00 GMT <![CDATA[Report says Chinese firms control nearly two-thirds of the squid fleet in Argentina's waters]]> The vessels operate under the Argentine flag and Argentine rules, but their controlling capital is Chinese. Companies of Chinese origin own 63.1% of the jigger fleet that, under the Argentine flag, fishes squid inside Argentina's Exclusive Economic Zone, according to a report by illegal-fishing and marine-conservation researcher Milko Schvartzman, published by the outlet Infobae. The study states that 53 of the 84 jigger vessels that catch the species under the national flag have Chinese companies as owners or "beneficial owners," based on satellite observations from Global Fishing Watch and the translation of official Chinese documents.

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