This season's illex squid fishery in the southwest Atlantic has closed with an estimated catch of 580,000t, the highest since 2015 Continue reading
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Argentina predicts $2bn in fishing exports this year
Argentina's fishing sector plans to increase its exports by 15%, reaching a similar level to that seen in 2018 Continue reading
Spanish processor WOFCO plans to double revenue within three years
In only a few years, the firm has managed to position itself as one of the largest seafood companies in Spain
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Argentinian squid catches pick up amid price pressure
Good catches -- although irregular -- competition among fleets, and lower orders due to the COVID-19 restrictions in Europe and at ports in China, are pressuring squid prices
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Ecuador to compete with Chinese squid fleet in eastern Pacific
The Ecuadorian government plans to allow its national fleet to catch giant squid in international waters near its territorial border, where it will compete with the Chinese fleet Continue reading
Regional body fails to crack down on foreign squid ‘IUU’ near South American EEZs
The scientific committee of SPRFMO declined to impose stricter measures on foreign fleets operating in international waters off the coast of South America Continue reading
Worries mount as Chile ban on industrial giant squid fleet attracts foreign vessels
A 2019 law that limits large Chilean vessels from the giant squid fishery is now raising fears that an estimated 400 foreign ships will swoop in to harvest the uncaught resource Continue reading
Chile on alert as Chinese fleet near Peruvian waters moves south
An estimated 400 Chinese fishing vessels, which previously gathered near Ecuador's Galapagos Islands and moved to Peruvian waters last month, are moving south Continue reading
Global squid prices fall but resilient sales surprise US importer
Strong demand for food home deliveries has left US squid importer Ruggiero Seafood scrambling to secure more imports and rehire furloughed staff Continue reading
Peru bans vessels lacking satellite trackers from its ports
The illegal fishery recently discovered in Galapagos happens every year in the South American 'squid circuit', from Argentina to Peru and Ecuador and is reportedly growing
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