- Based on preliminary figures (and revised data), the Jan overall purse seine fishing effort increased while overall catch rate and total catch decreased. Fleet concentration continued to be focused in the western zones.
- Overall effort increased by 5% to 3,998 days in Jan with highest concentration in PG and SB EEZ alone combined and accounted for around 56%. Overall fishing intensity increased by 5% for the month while intensity in EEZs increased by 8%. Preliminary data in early Feb showed similar concentration as in Jan being heaviest in PG, SB, and KI in that order.
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