Commercial Fishing & Seafood Industry Contacts - Ecuador

Government Contacts & Information Resources for
Commercial Fishing, Seafood, Aquaculture, Marine & Oceans in Ecuador

Cámara Nacional de Acuacultura - National Aquaculture Association.

 

El Instituto Nacional de Pesca (INP) - The National Institute of Fish.

 

Corporación de Promoción de Exportaciones e Inversiones - Export Promotion Corporation Ecuador.

 

Comisión Interamericana de Atún Tropical - Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission - The IATTC, established by international convention in 1950, is responsible for the conservation and management of fisheries for tunas and other species taken by tuna-fishing vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Each member country of the IATTC is represented by up to four Commissioners, appointed by the respective government.

 

El INSTITUTO OCEANOGRÁFICO DE LA ARMADA (INOCAR) es el ente encargado de la investigación con respecto al clima y mar en el Ecuador. - The OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE OF the NAVY (INOCAR) is the being in charge of the investigation with respect to the climate and sea in Ecuador.

 

Tuna Association of Ecuador - Tuna Association of Ecuador, Atunec, is headquartered in the city of Manta, Ecuador, Manabi province, which accounts for the main fleet of vessels fishing for tuna in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Tuna vessel owners union members to generate strategies working in partnership and defense of their interests, seek common solutions to optimize the operations of the national fishing fleet and, in particular the associated

The tuna fleet in Ecuador
The tuna fleet in Ecuador began in the mid-50 when operating only wooden boats that were operating around the Galapagos Islands.

The arrival of the first boats that fished with cane hook mantenses encouraged the fishermen. In the 60's came the first boats netters and some 10 years later he built ships and iron hull technology.

Manta after 80 starts receiving vessels over 200 tons to 90 which incorporates the ships from 600 to 1,300 tons capacity.

The tuna fleet is growing gradually been able to capture. In 1960 had a capacity of 7 to 8 thousand tons of capture until today some 180,000 tonnes lead and move to catch tuna in the EPO.

 

Ocean Health Index Ecuador - The Ocean Health Index is a valuable tool for the ongoing assessment of ocean health. By providing a means to advance comprehensive ocean policy and compare future progress, the Index can inform decisions about how to use or protect marine ecosystems. The Index is a collaborative effort, made possible through contributions from more than 65 scientists/ocean experts and partnerships between organizations including the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, Sea Around Us, Conservation International, National Geographic, and the New England Aquarium. Information for Ecuador

 

 

AQUASTAT is FAO's global information system on water and agriculture developed by the Land and Water Division. It collects, analyses and disseminates data and information by country and by region. Its aim is to provide users interested in global, regional and national analyses with comprehensive information related to water resources and agricultural water management across the world, with emphasis on countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. Information for Ecuador

Centro de Investigaciones Oceanográficas - Oceanographic Research Centre - Información oceanográfica y pesquera del Océano Pacífico Oriental. - Oceanographic and fishing information of the Eastern Pacific Ocean.

 

Fishery and Aquaculture Country Profile for Ecuador - aquatic species caught by country or area, by species items, by FAO major fishing areas, and year, for all commercial, industrial, recreational and subsistence purposes. The harvest from mariculture, aquaculture and other kinds of fish farming is also included.

 

Inter American Tropical Tuna Commission: The IATTC, established by international convention in 1950, is responsible for the conservation and management of fisheries for tunas and other species taken by tuna-fishing vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean.