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Owners of vessels dedicated to the extraction of the resource have a maximum period of 48 hours to land their catches
PRODUCE suspends giant squid fishing in Peru after reaching the quota for the first stage
PERU
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 06:00 (GMT + 9)
The measure, in line with IMARPE's recommendations, aims to guarantee the sustainability of the country's main artisanal fishery, whose exports exceed $600 million.
LIMA— The Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) has ordered the suspension of "giant squid or pota" (Dosidicus gigas) fishing activities as of September 10, 2025. The measure reaffirms the government's commitment to the sustainable management of its marine resources. The decision was made after reaching the catch limit of 39,594 tons set for the first phase of the season, which was scheduled to last until October 31.
The suspension, formalized through Directorate Resolution N.º 00162-2025-PRODUCE/DGSFS-PA, is based on the technical monitoring of daily landings. The Vice Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Jesús Barrientos, highlighted that reaching the quota ahead of schedule "confirms the fishing power of our artisanal pota fleet" and that the decision responds to management "based on scientific and fishing evidence."
Pota is the most important hydrobiological resource for artisanal fishing in Peru, with exports generating over $600 million annually and supporting thousands of families. Barrientos emphasized that the suspension is "a necessary pause" to ensure this resource continues to be a vital source of employment and food.
The closure is temporary. The second stage of fishing will resume on November 1 with a new catch limit of 42,432 tons, following a schedule that seeks a more orderly and equitable activity. The annual quota for pota had recently been expanded to 504,000 tons, of which 82,000 tons were allocated for the remainder of the year. This responsible management, in line with the conservation principles of the Peruvian Marine Institute (IMARPE), seeks to guarantee the long-term viability of this key fishery for the country's economy.
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