Overview
History
Discover the history of Falkland Islands fisheries, from conservation zones introduced in the 1980s to modern sustainable fishery management.
Zones
Explore Falkland Islands fishing zones for key species, including Loligo, Illex, finfish, pelagic, skate, and toothfish.
License Types
Overview of Falkland Islands fisheries licence types and the species each licence allows vessels to catch within Falkland Islands waters.
ITQ
Learn how the Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ) system manages fishing rights and quotas in the Falkland Islands fisheries.
Commercial Species
Key commercial species in Falkland Islands fisheries include toothfish, calamari, Illex, hake, hoki, cods, kingclip, blue whiting, and skate.
Conservation Measures
Overview of conservation measures used to manage Falkland Islands fisheries, including area closures, bycatch reduction and sustainable fishing controls.
ITQ B
Information about the ITQ B fisheries quota system in the Falkland Islands, including eligibility, applications and guidance for fishing companies.
For more information, please contact
the Fisheries Department
You’ll find our office hours, location, and full contact details below.