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Status of and trends in the use

of small pelagic fish species for

reduction fisheries and for human

consumption in Peru

N. Sánchez Durand and M. Gallo Seminario
Peruvian Institute of Fishery Technology
Km. 5.2 Carretera a Ventanilla, Callao
Peru

Sánchez Durand, N. and Gallo Seminario, M. 2009. Status of and trends in the use of
small pelagic fish species for reduction fisheries and for human consumption in Peru.
In M.R. Hasan and M. Halwart (eds). Fish as feed inputs for aquaculture: practices,
sustainability and implications. FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Paper. No.

518. Rome, FAO. pp. 325–369.

Summary 326

1. Current status of the Peruvian fisheries 327


2. Status of and trends in small pelagic fish landings 329


3. The fishing fleet in Peru 335


4. Processing activities in Peru 338


5. Domestic consumption and export patterns 341


6. National fisheries development administration 346


7. Potential alternative uses of pelagics for direct consumption and
   value-added products 351


8. Case study – Chimbote fishing port 359
   References 368