Tag: Uruguay's fishing industry

• Wednesday, August 4th 2021 - 08:17 UTC

  Decadence of Uruguay's fishing industry: from a catch of 147,000 tons to a mere 50,000 tons

  

  The decadence and complicated situation of Uruguay's industrial fishing sector was exposed by Senator Gustavo Penadés in the Upper House as well as the need for urgent public support to help the country take advantage of the many aquatic resources in rivers, lagoons and the sea, the ocean.

• Tuesday, January 14th 2014 - 00:08 UTC

  Bad years and non encouraging prospects for Uruguay fisheries exports

  

  Following on two years of poor performance and results, Uruguay's fishing industry is expected to face similar conditions in 2014, with ongoing labor disputes and tougher international markets particularly the European Union and Nigeria in Africa, which absorbed most of the country's hake, croaker and sea trout.