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Traceability and value chains in the artisanal hake fishery

Southern hake, a species deeply rooted in the culture of the seas of southern Chile, is a resource whose commercialization supports numerous coastal communities in the Aysén Region. However, the artisanal fishery of this species faces challenges in its management and administration, in addition to being in an overexploited state for years. Its supply chain often involves multiple intermediaries, making it difficult to trace the origin of the fish, ensure sustainable practices and provide a fair income for local fishers. Aware of this problem,…

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Electronic monitoring in Chile: testing, implementation, and iteration

Versión en Español a abajo Bycatch is inevitable wherever commercial fishing happens. This incidental capture and discarding of non-targeted species and undersized fish without commercial value can be extremely damaging to biodiversity, especially when it’s unmonitored and unregulated. To help improve bycatch and discard monitoring, Future of Fish partnered with Chile’s National Fisheries Service (SERNAPESCA) starting in 2018, assisting with the selection and installation of image recording devices (IRD) on industrial fleets in order to identify and track any instances of these practices onboard.…

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