Argénova has been granted the non-exclusive right to use the “Alimentos Argentinos, una elección natural” (“Argentine Food, a Natural Choice”) quality seal for its Patagonian toothfish. The authorization was formalized through Resolution No. 191/2026 of Argentina’s...
The INIDEP Technical Report 16/26 characterized the fishery with a focus on the previous year. A total of 3,588 tonnes were landed, compared to a maximum allowable catch of 3,575 tonnes. Approximately 98% of the catch was obtained within the Patagonian Toothfish...
A tagged and released specimen was recently recaptured after spending more than thirteen years in the wild. What made the finding particularly remarkable was not only the length of time that had passed, but also where it was found: just 62 kilometers from the...
Following a modernization process, the vessel Argenova XIV has resumed operations targeting Patagonian toothfish after its refurbishment, incorporating technical upgrades, increased capacity, and dedicated spaces for scientific research in collaboration with...
In two submissions filed this week before the Council, the company once again requested regulatory definitions for the Namuncurá–Burdwood Bank and Yaganes MPAs, noting that the legal deadline for approving the management plans has long since expired. It also...
With nearly 645,000 tons of fisheries engaged in certification, assessment, or improvement processes, Argentina ranks among the countries in the region with the largest volume committed to sustainable fishing practices.
The Foro PescAR, organized by CAPIP and CAFACh in Puerto Madryn, brought together over 700 participants, including business leaders, politicians, academics, and analysts. The event addressed the current state of the fishing sector, the naval industry, and science...
At the “Territories of the Future” forum, held on February 19 in Tierra del Fuego, the FAO warned about challenges such as overfishing and climate change, emphasizing the need to advance the Blue Transformation to ensure sustainability and protect the...
CAPEAR ALFA, CaIPA, Cámara de Armadores, CAPECA, and CEPA highlighted the CFP’s decision to renew quotas for southern hake, blue whiting, and Patagonian toothfish as an important step. This decision strengthens legal certainty and ensures compliance with the...
In order to improve the Traceability System for products and byproducts of fishing origin, the Argentine Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture has established two new regulations: the “Traceability Certificate” in the “Commercial Transactions” Module and...
In order to prevent unauthorized vessels from accidentally capturing juvenile Patagonian toothfish, the fisheries administration has been requested to further limit the allowed bycatch by establishing a limit of 2.5 tons per trip, in addition to the permitted 1.5%...
The National Institute for Fisheries Research and Development (INIDEP – Argentina) presented a report to the Federal Fisheries Council that analyzes the current situation of the fishery. It presents the evolution of total catches and other indicators from year 2000...
In a recent report, researchers from the National Institute for Fisheries Research and Development (INIDEP) analyzed the biological-fisheries information on the resource in Argentina, concluding that, as observed in recent years, the Patagonian toothfish fishery...
