In order to update information on the distribution of anchovy, size structure and incidence of other species, the Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) authorized the Instituto del Mar del Peru (IMARPE) to conduct an exploratory Fishing the north central coast.

Through Ministerial Resolution 085-2015-PRODUCE, notes that this will take place from 00:00 hours on April 1 until 23:59 pm on April 6 this year.

Also, this will take place in the maritime area between the northern end of Peru's maritime domain and 16 ° 00 'S, beyond five nautical miles from the coastline, whereas the first season of anchovy fishing starts on April 9.

The device also concerns that the exploratory fishing with the participation of fishing vessels fishing permit valid for the extraction of anchovy resource and Percent Maximum Catch by ship in the north center (PMCE north-central) assigned.

The resolution said the Directorate General of Fisheries Extraction and Production for Indirect Human Consumption PRODUCE approved by Directorate decision, the relationship of fishing vessels participating in the exploratory fishing.

Participants fishing vessels shall be equipped with nets anchoveteras 13 mm mesh size and installed and operational teams Satellite Tracking System for Fishing boats (Sisesat), among others.

Those who violate the obligations under the Ministerial decision will be immediately excluded from this activity and subsequent scientific activities for the period of one year.

The Imarpe, within three working days culminated Exploratory Fisheries submitted to the Directorate General of Fisheries Development Policy and PRODUCE, the final report with the results obtained for the adoption of management measures that are necessary.

Moreover, this body must communicate to PRODUCE incidence of juvenile anchovy (Engraulis ringens) and longnose anchovy (Anchovy nasus) or bycatch, in percentages that affect the sustainability of harvested resources, recommending the immediate suspension of the exploratory fishing.

SOURCE: Andina.com.pe