The Institute of the Sea of Peru (Imarpe) evaluates the anchovy stock in order to determine the start of the second fishing season 2019 in the north-central area, said the Ministry of Production.

He also said that this evaluation began on September 29 with the acoustic evaluation cruise, and will last 46 days until November 14.

In this expedition will participate the scientific research vessels (BIC) "José Olaya", "Luis Flores Portugal", "Humboldt", with the active work of 60 (sixty) people between scientists and technicians, in addition to the support of six commercial vessels with Modern detection equipment.

The study area includes from Tumbes (03 ° 45’S) to Tacna (18 ° 20’S) and will extend at least 110 miles from the coast.