Entre Ríos was the only province in the region that did not have legislation regarding the commercial fishing of dorado, a key natural resource.
The Chamber of Deputies has unanimously passed a bill declaring the dorado as a fish of provincial tourist interest and prohibiting its commercial fishing.
Details of the Dorado Fishing Law
The new regulations prohibit:
- Commercial fishing of dorado.
- Collection, sale, possession, and transport of dorado throughout the provincial territory.
However, it allows:
- Sport fishing with mandatory catch and release.
- Fishing by riverside residents for their own consumption and that of their families.
- Fishing by artisanal fishermen for family consumption or direct sale to the public, ensuring the protection of the species.
The Dorado Protection Law was approved in Entre RíosPromotion and Protection
The Minister of Economic Development, Guillermo Bernaudo, highlighted that this law is an important tool to promote private employment through sport fishing.
The Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, Raúl Boc-Ho, pointed out that the enactment of the law represents a significant advancement in the preservation of natural resources and boosts an important industry such as tourism in Entre Ríos.
Conservation and Education
The law places Entre Ríos on par with other provinces concerning the protection of dorado, safeguarding artisanal fishing involving riverside residents.
The President of the Culture and Tourism Committee of the provincial Lower House, Mauro Godein, emphasized that the dorado is a species threatened by predation and in decline, and that the project aims to align Entre Ríos with neighboring provinces in the Plata Basin.
Main Objective of the Dorado Law
The main objective of the law is the conservation of dorado in all its species, considering its ecological and economic importance in the face of the threat of indiscriminate fishing and habitat degradation.
The legislation complements national regulations and responds to global conservation trends to ensure the long-term survival of the dorado.
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