fisheries

Falkland Islands Loligo squid season closes early – refund uncertain

31 August 2023

THE Loligo ‘X’ squid licence season has been closed early in the Falkland Islands fishery. Fishing companies say they will be seeking licence fee refunds but a Member of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly has indicated that a refund is unlikely.

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Chinese poachers swarm Argentine EEZ but Falklands catches OK

1 May 2020

ARGENTINA’s economic zone has been flooded by Chinese jiggers illegally catching tons of illex squid but the Falklands has not suffered the same, says Director of Natural Resources Dr Andrea Clausen.

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Seafood industry hit hard by Covid-19

21 April 2020

THE impact of Covid-19 on the seafood market and industry operations has been severe, confirmed Falkland Islands Fisheries Association (FIFCA) Secretary James Bates this week.

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