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An anchovy fishing ban is in effect for 15 consecutive days as of Friday. (Map: Stock File /FIS)
Anchovy fishing halted to protect young fish
PERU
Friday, July 16, 2010, 23:30 (GMT + 9)
The Ministry of Production suspended the fishing of anchovy ( Engraulis ringens) and white anchovy ( Anchoa nasus) for a period of 15 consecutive days from Friday 16 July, due to the abundance of juveniles.
The measure applies in the area of the sea between parallels 16°00’00" (Ático) and 16°59’59” (Mollendo) South Latitude.
The Minister said that the Instituto del Mar del Peru (IMARPE) stated in its report on juvenile anchovy abundance in the southern region between 1 July and July 11 2010 that landings of this pelagic fish between these days amounted to 286,000 tonnes.
The largest landings were in the port of Ilo, with 250,000 tonnes.
Between 5 July and 11 July, 10,133 tonnes of anchovy were caught, with Ático and Planchada the main ports of landing.
Whilst between 4 July and 11 July in the area located between 16°00’00” and 16°59’59” South latitude, the size range of the fish ranged from 8.5 to 17 centimeters in length, with the average length being 11.5 centimeters.
The incident rate ranged from between 20 per cent and 63 per cent, reports Andina.
Given these figures, the experts from IMARPE recommended that the conservation measures in this area must be for a period of no less than 15 days.
Last week, the Ministry authorised the beginning of the second season of anchovy and white anchovy fishing from 1 August 2010.
According to the Ministerial Resolution No. 167/2010, the catch may be in the southern region between 16°00´00” south latitude and the southern end of Peru's maritime domain.
This season will end after reaching the maximum limit of the Total Allowable Catch (LMTCP) or failing that, next 31 December.
The LMTCP of anchovy for indirect human consumption (IHC) was set at 450,000 tonnes.
The latest Statistical Bulletin prepared by the Ministry indicates that in May 2010 there were 1.1 million tonnes of anchovy landed, i.e.: 39.7 per cent lower than the same month in 2009 when 1.8 million tonnes was caught.
Meanwhile, between January and May, 1.5 million tonnes was landed, a full 46.5 per cent lower than the same period in 2009 (2.8 million tonnes).
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