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.

The National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI) reported today that the fishing sector grew by 52.33% in July this year, explained by the greater capture of species for industrial consumption (232.57%) and direct human consumption of maritime origin (23.89% ).

The INEI Economic Activity Short-Term Technical Report explains that the favorable result of fishing for industrial use (232.57%) was based on the landing of 200,000 tons of anchovy, compared to what was reported in July 2018 (60,000 tons) .