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A total of 4,977 individuals have benefited from this program.

Peru trains nearly 5,000 aquaculture farmers so far this year

The majority of the training in artisanal fishing has focused on technical and productive courses.

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The Aquaculture Technological Innovation Center, AquaPacífico, is collaborating on this initiative.

Chile aims to strengthen aquaculture education in schools nationwide

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Peruvian fishing vessels at sea.

Peru sets anchovy catch quota for direct human consumption in 2025

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Skipjack, yellowfin, and bigeye tuna catches from the TUNACONS fleet are now MSC certified.

MSC certifies 100% of tuna catches from an Ecuadorian fishery for the first time

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This initiative has been carried out in collaboration with educational institutions and regional governments.

Peru trains regional farmers in mollusk and tilapia aquaculture techniques

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The Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, Julio Berdegué Sacristán, inaugurated the forum, The Future of Tilapia in Mexico.

Mexico sets goal of tilapia self-sufficiency by 2030

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The project is financially supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

New Chilean research aims to reduce rainbow trout mortality

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Peru's Ambassador to Norway, Gustavo Laurie Escandón, and Norway's Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Marianne Sivertsen Næss.

Peru joins Norway's fight against fishing crimes

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Jumbo flying squid from Peru.

Jumbo flying squid fishery suspended in Peru

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The 'CITEpesquero' in Callao has trained and guided artisanal fishermen in different areas.

Peru encourages artisanal fishermen to unite for a sustainable sector

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Ramírez has worked at SalmonChile's Salmon Technology Institute (Intesal).

Blumar hires a new Technical Manager for its Salmon segment

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From the regional office, they hope to replicate the experience in other coves in the area and regions of the Northern Grande.

Chile empowers women fishers with leadership training

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Peruvian artisanal vessels.

Peru's National Fisheries Policy by 2040, open to consultation

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Preparing jumbo flying squid for transport after landing in Peru.

Peru further strengthens protection of jumbo flying squid

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Caleta Bay's farmed Steelhead trout.

Chile's Caleta Bay joins the U.S. NFI Sushi Council

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AGRIMINGOLD / MAREAROSA shrimp farm in Ecuador.

First shrimp farm in Ecuador joins Aquaculture Stewardship Council's Improver Programme

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Completed pen with sea lion protection at Huar Norte, Chile. Solar panels have been installed.

Mowi launches first floating solar-powered fish farming pen in Chile

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FISH4ACP’s event at the UN’s Ocean Conference will examine real-world solutions to empower aquatic food systems and support fishing communities through sustainable investment.

Spotlight on access to finance in fisheries and aquaculture

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Anchovy on a Peruvian fishing vessel.

Peru lands more than 45 thousand tons of anchovy per day

Restaurants, hotels, and other retail consumption centers that source exclusively from suppliers already holding the Blue Seal can also apply for this accreditation

Chile recognizes retailers supporting sustainable fishing

Peruvian fishermen landing jumbo flying squid.

Direct human consumption fish landings grew 63.9% in April in Peru

According to Salmones Austral, there are currently only 26 companies in Chile that have had their targets validated by the SBTi.

Salmones Austral, first Latin American salmon company with validated climate targets

Camanchaca fishing vessel.

Slight increase in revenues for Camanchaca

SSP & CNA SustainedED event, May 2025, Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Ecuador's shrimp farming: efficiency and sustainability through nutritional innovation

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