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Peru's Ministry of Production repeatedly suspended anchovy fishing in 2026 due to El Niño ocean warming.

Jan 1, 2026

242d ago

Key Details

Warmer surface waters and reduced upwelling led to major declines in anchovy catch
Action taken to safeguard Peru's primary fishing resource
Disruptions prompted seabirds such as pelicans to search for food in urban ports

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Ministry of Production of Peru

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