Groups seek sustainable future for giant squid fishing
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Representatives from Calamasur and Conxemar, organizations representing squid fisheries and trade from South American countries and Spain, pledged continued commitment to sustainable fishing of the giant squid, also known as the Humboldt squid, in the South Pacific.
The groups recently met in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, during a meeting of the Scientific Committee of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO). At the meeting, they agreed to work toward more sustainable and collaborative management of the squid ( Dosidicus gigas).
Alfonso Miranda, president of Calamasur, specifically praised the technical work and commitment to sustainability shown by scientists from Ecuador and Peru. He noted that while progress has been made in understanding the squid population, further work is needed to develop robust assessment tools. Looking ahead to the SPRFMO Commission meeting scheduled for February-March 2027 in Brussels, the Scientific Committee identified several management options for member countries to evaluate.
Calamasur and Conxemar hope this meeting will lead to balanced agreements that protect the resource long-term while acknowledging the squid fishery’s social and economic importance to dependent communities. The European Union will host the 2027 meeting, offering an opportunity to increase its involvement in managing the giant squid. Both organizations believe dialogue and cooperation are essential for a sustainable fishery and intend to continue supporting communication between science, industry, and governments.
They reaffirm their dedication to working with Pacific coastal countries, the fishing industry, and the scientific community to ensure responsible management of the squid benefits both the species and the communities that rely on it.
