A. Summary of Operation EUREKA LXXVIII Results
a) High Juvenile Presence:
Anchovies in the North-Central region measured between 6.0 and 15.0 cm total length (TL), with a main size mode of 11.0 cm. Juveniles accounted for 65% of fish by number and 48% by weight.
b) Partial Spawning Activity:
Reproductive indicators (such as gonadal maturation) showed a progressive increase through August. However, this activity remains partial and below historical expected averages for the season.
c) Poor Biological Condition: