• Based on preliminary figures (and revised data), the Sep m-o-m overall purse seine fishing effort increased and the higher fishing intensity (fishing days/calendar day) with a similar overall catch rate resulted in an increase in total catch. Fleet concentration remained heaviest in the west as ENSO-neutral conditions prevailed.

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• Based on preliminary figures for Aug (and revised data), overall purse seine fishing effort edged up slightly with a similar margin of increase in fishing intensity (fishing days/calendar day) while overall catch rate declined as did total catch. Fleet concentration remained heaviest in the west as ENSO-neutral conditions prevailed.    

• Based on preliminary figures for Jul (and revised data), overall purse seine fishing effort moderately increased with slight increase in fishing intensity (fishing days/calendar day) while overall catch rate declined, and total catch declined. Fleet concentration remained heaviest in the west as ENSO-neutral conditions prevailed.