PERU fishing with guts to report…
The National Fisheries Society of Peru (SNP) argues that the National Plan for Productive Diversification launched by the Ministry of Production (Produce) could generate additional foreign exchange of USD 400 million annually in fishing cuttlefish or giant squid, if it promotes capture this resource.
The SNP said the first objective of the plan [of diversification] suggest “consider a broader concept: the productive potential”. The idea is that economic activities already under way “they can be brought to their full potential”He explained.
Also a strong commitment to support aquaculture, since it still has some development in the country.
According to the SNP, it would foster dialogue and define a protocol for measuring the biomass of fish stocks and to estimate the catch quota that allows their maximum sustainable yield.
“The referral protocol should provide heating and cooling situations at sea to allow flexibility to changes in climate. It is recommended to start with the protocol for Anchovies”Explained the association.
National Productive Diversification Plan was submitted on 12 May, and produces established within 45 days for business groups, economists, and other natural and legal persons can send their suggestions and recommendations.
The SNP welcomed the efforts made by the ministry to sustainably enhance the competitiveness of the productive sectors through this plan.
Regarding the second part of the plan, Improper Disposal of overruns and Regulations, the Association considers this a very important point, because 10 of the 12 member companies had financial losses in 2013 and this year faces a lot of uncertainty about climate phenomenon El Child.
In the third area, Expansion of Productivity, the SNP suggests support for artisanal fishermen in fisheries management, in order to ensure the proper management and sustainability of fishery resources.
By Analia Murias
editorial@fis.cabout
SOURCE: Fis.com
