Falkland Islands Fisheries | Sustainable Fishing
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Archived: 2026-04-23 15:00
Falkland Islands Fisheries | Sustainable Fishing
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Managing Falkland Islands Fisheries since 1987
The introduction of a fisheries conservation zone and fisheries management regime in 1986 transformed the economy of the Falkland Islands. Falkland Islands Government (FIG) revenue increased by 500%, securing self sufficiency in all areas except defence and external affairs. The fishery accounts for some 40% of GDP. The Falklands fishery is not large in world terms; total catches are about a third of those taken in the UK for example. However, the fishery is a bit unusual in that in a typical year two species of squid account for 75% of all catches. If you eat calamari in southern Europe there is about a 50% chance it is a Falklands squid!
Whilst the economic impact of the fishery has been transformational the fundamental management objective is the long-term sustainability of fishery resources for the benefit of future generations. This includes not only the commercial target species but also reducing harmful impacts on bycatch species, seabirds, and marine mammals. FIG makes a significant investment in fisheries science and protection to achieve these objectives.
For more information, please contact
the Fisheries Department
You’ll find our office hours, location, and full contact details below.
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Falkland
Islands
Government
Contact Us
Home
About Us
Meet the Team
Careers
Data Request
Business Continuity Plans
Corporate Structure
Overview
History
Zones
Doryteuthis Gahi (Loligo) Box
Illex
Finfish
Pelagic
Skate
Toothfish
License Types
ITQ
Commercial Species
Toothfish
Falkland Calamari (Loligo)
Illex
Hake
Hoki
Rock Cod
Red Cod
Kingclip
Southern Blue Whiting
Skate Complex
Conservation Measures
ITQ B
Research
Publications
Salmon Farming
Fisheries Bulletins
Fisheries Committee Reports
Licensing Advice
Falkland Calamari (Loligo)
Illex
Finfish
Toothfish
Skates
Megafauna Bycatch Mitigation
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Other Scientific Reports
Research Cruise Reports
Scientific Programme
Articles
Managing Falkland Islands Fisheries since 1987
The introduction of a fisheries conservation zone and fisheries management regime in 1986 transformed the economy of the Falkland Islands. Falkland Islands Government (FIG) revenue increased by 500%, securing self sufficiency in all areas except defence and external affairs. The fishery accounts for some 40% of GDP. The Falklands fishery is not large in world terms; total catches are about a third of those taken in the UK for example. However, the fishery is a bit unusual in that in a typical year two species of squid account for 75% of all catches. If you eat calamari in southern Europe there is about a 50% chance it is a Falklands squid!
Whilst the economic impact of the fishery has been transformational the fundamental management objective is the long-term sustainability of fishery resources for the benefit of future generations. This includes not only the commercial target species but also reducing harmful impacts on bycatch species, seabirds, and marine mammals. FIG makes a significant investment in fisheries science and protection to achieve these objectives.
For more information, please contact
the Fisheries Department
You’ll find our office hours, location, and full contact details below.
Contact us
Falkland
Islands
Government
Contact Us
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
© 2026 Copyright Falkland Islands Government. All Rights Reserved.