Giant squid regulator takes steps toward sustainability
At a meeting in Vanuatu, the SPRFMO approved measures including the requirement to report monthly catches, install VMS equipment, among others, but failed to limit fishing
Chinese fishing base aims to be world’s largest
Undercurrent News visited China's largest fishing industry development on the country's eastern seaboard, which includes its own seafood 'city'
Marfrio to open a second plant in Peru; eyes US growth
Marfrio, which will open a second plant in Peru, is diversifying beyond its core species; the Spanish firm plans to expand its US sales in the coming years
Tradex warns of ‘potentially disastrous’ California loligo squid market
California processors of loligo squid are reluctant to give prices, due to the short supply, but November could be a big harvest month if last year was any indication
Trade group wants greater protection of South America’s giant squid
Peruvian catches of giant squid have been dropping in recent years
Report finds 84% of Mexico’s fisheries imperilled by climate threat
Red snapper, mahi-mahi, pacific sardine, jumbo squid, abalone and snook are among the species most threatened by climate change, researchers found
US-China trade talks back on; October meeting now expected in Washington
A statement released in China on Thursday morning by the commerce ministry confirmed the in-person discussions
Argentine squid fishing season a flop as vessels return to shore, putting inertia on Asia prices
A poor end to the season means Argentina’s illex squid captures will be similar to last year’s total of about 100,000t, traders say
Stronger preseason fishmeal inventories boost earnings, sales at Peru’s Exalmar
The company said its year-to-date sales have increased some 20% over the first six months of 2018
Peru raises giant squid quota to 450,000t for 2019
Squid is the second most important fishery for Peru after anchovy, with fishermen landing 311,000t in 2018