# El Niño threatens 80,000 fishing jobs if fleet idling continues

> ADEX estimates about 80,000 fishing-related jobs could be compromised if El Niño keeps part of Peru's fleet inactive. The association says a late start to the anchoveta season or a smaller quota would extend vessel idling. Peruvian fishery exports fell 13.3% year on year to US$2.977 billion in January-August 2026.

- Date: 2026-11-03 · published 2026-11-04T00:19:32.774Z
- Category: disease · region Peru · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/78694-el-nino-threatens-80-000-fishing-jobs-if-fleet-idling-continues
- Commodities: [Fishmeal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FISHMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

A delayed or reduced anchoveta quota prolongs the shortfall of Peruvian fishmeal and fish oil, keeping feed protein prices firm while buyers seek substitutes.

## Read by commodity

- FISHMEAL: bullish ▲

## Sources

- elmacheteperu.com: https://elmacheteperu.com/2026/11/03/el-nino-amenaza-80-000-empleos-pesqueros-si-se-prolonga-la-paralizacion-de-la-flota/

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