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Based on technical and conservation criteria, the Peruvian Ministry of Production ordered the closure after reaching almost 98% of the authorized quota.

Intended for indirect human consumption, it will remain in effect up to June 30 or until the authorized catch limit of 251,000 tons is reached.

Five weeks after its launch, landings exceeded 1.17 million tons, with more than 300 vessels participating per day.

The new quota, which amounts to 1,630,000 metric tonnes, is much higher than the provisional figure announced on November 1.

A provisional quota of 500,000 tons has been established so the fleet can begin fishing while scientific data is processed to set a definitive sustainable quota.

The reopening, which resumes the activity interrupted on August 11, follows the European Commission's increase of Spain's quota by 1,569 tons.