# Fishermen in Crisis from El Niño: Daily Catch Falls from 200 to Just 20 Kilos

> Artisanal fishermen on Peru's coast report daily catches falling from 200 kilos to under 20 kilos as warm waters push species away. Fishing activity is reported down as much as 40%, and prices for some seafood have risen.

- Date: 2026-11-02 · published 2026-11-02T21:19:28.706Z
- Category: weather · region Peru · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/76115-fishermen-in-crisis-from-el-nino-daily-catch-falls-from-200-to-just-20-kilos
- Commodities: [Fishmeal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FISHMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

Artisanal losses mainly affect local seafood markets, with limited direct impact on industrial fishmeal supply.

## Sources

- apnoticias.pe: https://www.apnoticias.pe/index.php/video/pescadores-en-crisis-por-el-fenomeno-el-nino-captura-diaria-cae-de-200-a-solo-20-kilos-636313
- atv.pe: https://www.atv.pe/noticia/pesca-artesanal-crisis-el-nino-captura/

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