Abstract
Abstract Annual catches of pelagic organisms, excluding marine mammals, from the Atlantic and Pacific waters surrounding the Americas for the period 1969–1971 averaged 17, 000, 000 metric tons. Catches of the pelagic organisms from the Pacific alone were nearly 14, 000, 000 tons. However, considering the recent drop in the catches of the Peruvian anchovy, the data for 1972 and 1973 when compiled, will show a drastic decline in the catches of pelagic species. Catches from American waters are compared with those from other waters and their relationship to the area and population of the Americas is examined. The potential maximum catch of pelagic organisms currently utilized is projected to 26, 000, 000 tons, whereas if the markets and fishing technology could be developed for non‐conventional species, then it is estimated that the catch could be increased to 42, 000, 000 tons. Rational utilization of the pelagic resources of the Americas necessitates conservational and managerial measures. This in turn call...
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