The two latest assessment reports from the Argentine National Research and Development Fisheries Institute, INIDEP, presented to the National Fisheries Council point out that the Argentine Illex Squid stock conditions are most abundant and anticipate a great catch season.
Full article Inidep emphasized that jiggers can begin operating on the Spring Spawning Stock, (SDV), and avoiding the South Patagonic Stock
Argentina s squid season takes off next Saturday, Jan 16, south of parallel 44, according to the Federal Fisheries Council. The decision follows a technical-scientific report from the country s research institute, Inidep, which emphasized that jiggers can begin operating on the Spring Spawning Stock, (SDV), and avoiding the South Patagonic Stock.
SDV is located between parallels 44 and 48 South, west of meridian 62. Argentina s state of the art latest research vessel, Victor Angeslecu was responsible for a scientific cruise and will continue monitoring catches, biological samples and the overall situation of the fisheries.