The future of the jumbo squid fishery depends on stronger regional cooperation, science-based management and full traceability across the supply chain, say experts during this year’s CONXEMAR International Fair in Vigo, Spain

During the panel ‘Jumbo Squid: Science, Management and Markets’, organised by Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) and Pesca Sustentable, industry leaders and policymakers highlighted growing instability in the world’s largest cephalopod fishery.

Environmental variability, limited regional data and fragmented management are creating uncertainty in key markets, especially Europe – the main destination for jumbo squid exports.