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Peruvian fisherman holding a jumbo flying squid.

Artisanal jumbo flying squid fleet with satellite tracking to be rewarded in Peru

The Peruvian Ministry of Production has eliminated jumbo flying squid catch limits per fishing trip for artisanal vessels equipped with the SISESAT system.

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Peruvian fisherman using a squid-jig as a fishing gear for the jumbo flying squid fishery.

Peru strengthens control over jumbo flying squid fishery traceability on high seas

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Multi X closed a refinancing agreement worth USD 250 million

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Patricio Melero, new President of SalmonChile.

SalmonChile elects new President

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"We have to fish with an eye to the future"

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Health certifications for hydrobiological products skyrocketed in Peru in 2025

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UCN has collaborated with educational institutions in the Atacama and Coquimbo regions.

New Chilean project to support the repopulation of native freshwater fish

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Salmon filleting line at a processing plant in Chile.

Salmon, the undisputed leader of Chile's non-mining exports in 2025

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Peru strengthens sustainable management of marine macroalgae

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The meeting was led by the Undersecretariat for Fisheries and Aquaculture (SUBPESCA).

Chile explores circular economy strategies for fisheries and aquaculture

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The first anchovy fishing season 2026 in southern Peru is underway

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Tierra del Fuego Governor Gustavo Melella signing the new aquaculture law in the Argentine province.

Salmon farming returns to Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

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A Peruvian fisherman shows off a freshly caught mahi-mahi.

Peru secures continuity of its mahi-mahi exports to the U.S.

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Second anchovy fishing season in Peru reaches over 72% of authorized quota

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The first group of small-scale mussel producers, now ASC certified, alongside a second group working toward certification by the end of 2026, led by Verónica Vivar of the St. Andrews Multisite Certification initiative.

St. Andrews is the first Chilean mussel producer to gain ASC Multisite Certification

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The Invermar hatchery where the ReelData technology is being deployed.

ReelData expands into Chile with Invermar hatchery deal

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Yadran processing plant in Quellón, Chiloé, Chile.

Nissui announced the acquisition of Chilean salmon farmer Yadran

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Ecuador's shrimp industry faces a direct impact on competitiveness

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South America (Regions)

South America (Regions)

Artisanal jumbo flying squid fleet with satellite tracking to be rewarded in Peru

Peru strengthens control over jumbo flying squid fishery traceability on high seas

Multi X closed a refinancing agreement worth USD 250 million

SalmonChile elects new President

"We have to fish with an eye to the future"

Health certifications for hydrobiological products skyrocketed in Peru in 2025

New Chilean project to support the repopulation of native freshwater fish

Salmon, the undisputed leader of Chile's non-mining exports in 2025

Peru strengthens sustainable management of marine macroalgae

Chile explores circular economy strategies for fisheries and aquaculture

The first anchovy fishing season 2026 in southern Peru is underway

Salmon farming returns to Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

Peru secures continuity of its mahi-mahi exports to the U.S.

Second anchovy fishing season in Peru reaches over 72% of authorized quota

St. Andrews is the first Chilean mussel producer to gain ASC Multisite Certification

ReelData expands into Chile with Invermar hatchery deal

Nissui announced the acquisition of Chilean salmon farmer Yadran

Ecuador's shrimp industry faces a direct impact on competitiveness

Nova Austral is the only salmon farming company in Chile free of antibiotics

Chile sanctions the 'Quimeyco Fish Farming Project' for environmental violations

Ecuador seeks to boost shrimp larval production amid environmental changes

Fishing for direct human consumption becomes one of Peru's key economic drivers

Unprecedented meeting between SalmonChile and Oceana

Chile promotes public-agency partnership to boost aquaculture oversight