Argentine shortfin squid

Illex argentinus

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Location

South Patagonian Stock

Technical location

Atlantic, Southwest, All areas

Caught by

Bottom trawl (otter)

Rating summary

The south Patagonian stock of Argentine shortfin squid is recovering from very low levels, but there is still concern for the biomass. However, fishing pressure is within target levels, so there is no concern for fishing pressure. A number of management measures are in place for Argentine shortfin squid. However, there is no collaborative management between the main fishing nations, and there is an unregulated fishery from other nations occurring on the high seas. Therefore, management measures are not enough to ensure sustainable exploitation of this stock. A small amount of squid is caught by trawling. The main environmental concern by trawling in this area is the bycatch of endangered albatrosses and petrels, although more data is needed to assess these impacts.Rating last updated: July 2021

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