Anchovy is king in Peru, for now

Anchovy is king in Peru, for now
Lima (AFP) Dec 12, 2009 - The most fished species in the world, anchovy stock is at historic highs in Peru that may be short-lived due to climate change and overfishing. Peru's fleet can catch around 20,000 tonnes each day in a four-kilometer (2.48-mile) radius. In contrast, a European zone where a ban is in effect through at least 2010, the catch level has been set at between 20,000 and 30,000 tonnes of adult ... more

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