# Scientists take one last look at re-opening Peru's anchovy fishery

> Peru canceled fishing in its key north-central zone in June, pushing fishmeal and fish oil prices to record levels. Scientists are conducting a final review of whether to reopen the anchovy fishery.

- Date: 2023-08-03 · published 2023-08-03T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region Peru · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/34468-scientists-take-one-last-look-at-re-opening-peru-s-anchovy-fishery
- Commodities: [Fishmeal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FISHMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

Fishmeal prices are already at records, and a reopening decision will determine whether supply tightness continues. A reopening would ease prices, while continued closure keeps feed protein costs high.

## Read by commodity

- FISHMEAL: bullish ▲

## Sources

- intrafish.com: https://www.intrafish.com/fisheries/scientists-take-one-last-look-at-re-opening-perus-anchovy-fishery/2-1-1495939

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