Small sized but powerful in taste
Facts & Figures
"Buenos días from Mar del Plata! My crew and I are happy to fish for the most beautiful anchovies along our coast."
Jorge is one of the anchovy-fishermen in Mar del Plata. He's the captain of the boat the "Rafaela". According to Jorge: "To catch the fish, it’s extremely important we use sustainable fishing methods because we want to enjoy seafood now and in the future!"
Fishing method
Anchovy-fishermen work with cone-shaped nets which they tie to the back of their boats and pull through the water. Because anchovies swim in compact schools, this method is very selective.
Mar del Plata
For those who walk beyond the colourful parasols on the beaches and the touristy boulevard in the Argentinean beach village of Mar del Plata, you can find a row of docking stations with bright orange fishing boats: the home port to the first MSC-certified anchovy-fishery in the world.
Atlantic pearl
Mar del Plata is a popular beach resort by the Atlantic Ocean, about 249 miles below Buenos Aires. With a population of over 1 million people and an area of about 861 sq ft , it’s the seventh city of Argentina. Mar del Plata is also known as the pearl of the Atlantic Ocean.
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JorgeAnchoviesMar del Plata, Argentina
Anchovies
What it’s lacking in size, it makes up in taste - that’s the anchovy. This little animal looks a bit like a herring and comes from a big family of over 140 sub-species which can be found all over the world. It eats plankton and young fish and is, like the sardine, a fatty fish. Perfect to use to add flavour to sauces and salads.