The Ministry of Production (Produce) reported preparing a contingency plan that applies if the new measurements of the Instituto del Mar del Peru (Imarpe) confirm the negative impact of El Niño and Kelvin waves on anchovy fishing activities in the Peruvian Sea, in the north-central and south.

The Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Juan Carlos Requejo, said first measurements reported negative results, since weather conditions have led to a migration of anchovy areas outside their usual location.

However, given the changing conditions, it is prudent, he said, is expected to adopt the new monitoring decisions.

"The final decision on the new season and the catch quota match will be announced in early December, after having the results of new measurements Imarpe executed with the participation of the private sector"He said.

He reported that for the north central region of the Peruvian sea, Imarpe will launch a second research cruise that will end the first week of December.

In addition, both the south and to the north-central 'Operation Eureka "19 and November 20 will be held with participation of private sector vessels.

Is also provided boats convening smaller scale to measure resource conditions from mile 3, which will take place on November 5.

EL PLAN

He reported that that contingency plan includes measures such as: promoting the industrial exploitation of other species such as vinciguerria, who has appeared in the Peruvian Sea in large numbers.

Strengthen fishing for other resources, such as Squid, Perico and Tuna, Bonito, Mackerel and Mackerel.

They also foster the fishermen have hedges risks arising from abnormal events such as El Niño. Among other things, the feasibility of releasing part of the Time Compensation Services (CTS) is analyzed.

SOURCE: Elferrolchimbote.com