Peru's anchovy fishing season is proceeding smoothly, with the annual catch expected to exceed 4 million tons

The article reports on the successful completion of the first half of the anchovy fishing season, which saw the capture of 1.37 million tonnes of fish, or 54.6% of the annual quota. However, the season may need to end earlier than expected due to the risk of exceeding the juvenile catch limit of 151,000 tonnes. Furthermore, 450,000 tonnes of fishmeal for the upcoming season have already been pre-sold, covering 75-89% of the projected production.

Since the start of the second half of the season in November, 1.37 million tonnes of anchovies have been caught, representing 54.6% of the annual quota. However, the season may have to be closed early due to the juvenile catch approaching the 151,000 tonne limit, which could impact preliminary contracts. In ...