Successful anchovy fishery boosts 2024’s fishmeal production
In the countries analysed in IFFO’s reports, the overall production of fishmeal between January and June 2024 was up by 40%, while that of fish oil was up by 10%,…
Successful first anchovy season
The Peruvian authorities have disclosed the results of the North-Central zone anchovy season for this year, confirming landings of 2,430,588 tonnes – worth more than a billion US dollars to…
Mapping Med’s pelagic ecosystem
The Medias 2024 survey, designed to examine the Mediterranean’s pelagic ecosystem, has been launched by Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, under the scientific direction of the Spanish Oceanographic…
Peruvian anchovy season exceeds two million tonnes
Landings of more than 2,287,955 tonnes of anchovy (Engraulis ringens) and white anchovy (Anchoa nasus) for indirect human consumption have been confirmed by Peru’s Ministry of Production. This is the…
More than half of first season anchovy quota landed
Peru’s Ministry of Production has confirmed that 1,497,302 tonnes of anchovy (Engraulis ringens) and white anchovy (Anchoa nasus) for indirect human consumption have been landed so far this season. This…
Bay of Biscay small pelagics survey underway
Research vessels Emma Bardan and Vizconde de Eza have been deployed for a month-long research survey to evaluate the state of anchovy and sardine stocks in the Bay of Biscay.…
Peruvian anchovy quota announced
A quota has been set for one of the world’s largest fisheries, which has pivotal importance for the global fishmeal market. The Peruvian authorities have announced that the first season of anchovy…
Sea Harvest acquires pelagic business
Sea Harvest Group is in the process of acquiring 100% of Terrasan Group Limited’s pelagic catching, processsing and sales subsidiaries. Alongside Terrasan’s pelagic business, Sea Harvest is also taking on…
Exploratory anchovy fishery authorised
Peru’s Ministry of Production has authorised marine research institute IMARPE to conduct exploratory fishing with large-scale purse seine vessels for anchovy (Engraulis ringens) and white anchovy (Anchoa nasus) in the…
Anchovy fishery gets underway
Peru’s Ministry of Production gave the green light to a second anchovy season, following a protracted period of uncertainty. The second season opened last week and the quota is set…