Peruvian researcher embarked on the scientific vessel Abate Molina
4 December, 2024

Peruvian researcher embarked on the scientific vessel Abate Molina

December 6th, 2024 Periodista Gabriela.Gutiérrez

Continuing with the professional exchange between the Institute for Fisheries Development (IFOP) and the Peruvian Institute of the Sea (IMARPE), the acoustic researcher Gustavo Cuadros of IMARPE participated in the first part of the anchovy hydroacoustic evaluation cruise, being on board the scientific vessel Abate Molina, between November 18 and 29, 2024. The study area of ​​this survey is located in the coastal zone up to 20 nautical miles between the regions of Arica and Parinacota to Antofagasta.

This exchange is part of the collaborative activities designed within the framework of the Binational Technical Group (GTB) for Direct Evaluations (EVALDIR) of the Chile-Peru GEF/UNDP SUBPESCA/Vice Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture “HUMBOLDT II” binational project, which began in October with the participation of the IFOP Direct Evaluations technician, Adrián Ibieta, on board the BIC Luis Flores Portugal in Peru.

During his participation, Engineer Gustavo Cuadros joined the Chilean work team, collaborating in the data collection on the acoustic evaluation cruise of anchovy biomass and shared practical experiences with the other members of the team, participating in the data preprocessing carried out on board.

The main objective of the Direct Assessments GTB for the Humboldt II Project is to standardize the protocols for estimating anchovy biomass in the southern region of Peru and northern Chile using hydroacoustic methods, in order to advance the assessments of the biomass of the shared stock of anchovy from southern Peru to northern Chile (SA SPNCH).

This will allow:

  • Establishing joint protocols for the assessment of anchovy, either simultaneously or consecutively.
  • Generating at least three assessment reports of the shared stock of anchovy, based on protocols agreed upon by both countries, using direct and indirect methods.
  • Strengthening the data exchange agreement and collaborative assessment of the shared stock of anchovy, based on the existing scientific cooperation agreement between IFOP and IMARPE.

This joint effort is a significant step towards the sustainable management of shared marine resources, ensuring the continuity of responsible fishing and the conservation of anchovy in the region.

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