PROSPECTIVE Chile jumbo flying squid - jig

The Chilean Jumbo Flying Squid Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) is dedicated to advancing the sustainability of the Dosidicus gigas fishery in Chile.

Over the past three years, annual landings have averaged approximately 100,000 tons. The resource is harvested exclusively by an artisanal fleet operating throughout the country, with a higher concentration of activity in the central and southern regions. The primary fishing method used is handline with a jig or lure, a highly selective technique due to its design and the aggregated distribution of the species. Catches are characterized by their notably large size, with individual squid weighing up to 50 kg.

The FIP is focused on developing an action plan to address key objectives, including the implementation of adaptive management measures within a participatory framework for the fishery. This effort emphasizes strengthening collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure inclusive and effective management.

By prioritizing these areas, the FIP aims to deliver measurable progress in achieving long-term sustainability for the fishery.

FIP Lider

Organizatión Name: ISAM CHILE S.A.

Organizatión Type: Indistry

Primery Contact: Ernesto Rodrigo Alegria Aguirre

Website Name: www.isamchile.com

FIP Co-Lider

Organizatión Name: Caleta Diego Portales

Organizatión Type: Artisanal fishing cove

Primery Contact: Pedro Tognio Ramos

Website Name: www.caletaportales.cl