The Ministry of Production (Produce) authorized the Peruvian Sea Institute (Imarpe) to extend for a period of 10 more days the execution of exploratory fishing for the mackerel resource (Scomber japonicus peruanus), with the participation of larger-scale vessels. , in order to determine the incidental catch of horse mackerel (Trachurus murphyi).

The Peruvian fishing sector grew 52% in June encouraged by greater landing of anchovy, according to the country's production ministry, Produce. 
 

Meanwhile, the ministry said the first fishing season in the north-center area of the country ended on July 31, having achieved about 85% of the 2.8 million-metric-ton quota.