Abstract
An experimental study was carried out to determine the costs of freezing artisanally fished Perico (Coryphaena Hippurus) in Peru. A refrigeration chamber was equipped with electrical and temperature sensors to determine the thermal efficiency and thus calculate the costs of freezing the fish. The results indicate that it is possible to freeze and store fish to avoid speculation due to over production and thus improve the selling prices. In this way, it is possible to store the fish until the prices are attractive again so that fishermen sell their product at fair prices and progressively improve their quality of life.
Highlights
Artisanal fishing is a small-scale economic activity that takes place throughout the world by populations that live near the coast
This economic activity is usually characterized by a reduced use of technologies and a reduced degree of organization of the fishing process
One of the main maritime resources extracted by artisanal fishing is Perico (Coryphaena Hippurus), which is one of the most exported fish, with an average annual catch of 52 thousand tons
Summary
Artisanal fishing is a small-scale economic activity that takes place throughout the world by populations that live near the coast. This economic activity is usually characterized by a reduced use of technologies and a reduced degree of organization of the fishing process [1] In Latin America, this activity is performed for subsistence, shaping the culture of the communities that practice it. Perico is abundant during the summer, which causes a great percentage of fishermen to fish it illegally. By doing this, they affect the traceability of marine products that reach the market. Previous studies have found that the cost of conservation of hydrobiological products at low temperatures to keep products in better conditions and give them added value for commercialization would exceed 726 000 soles (203 000 USD or 173 000 EUR) [5] [6] [7]
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