Commercial Fishing & Seafood Industry Contacts - Panama

Government Contacts & Information Resources for
Commercial Fishing, Seafood, Aquaculture, Marine & Oceans in Panama

Fishery and Aquaculture Country Profile for Panama - aquatic species caught by country or area, by species items, by FAO major fishing areas, and year, for all commercial, industrial, recreational and subsistence purposes. The harvest from mariculture, aquaculture and other kinds of fish farming is also included.

 

Inter American Tropical Tuna Commission: The IATTC, established by international convention in 1950, is responsible for the conservation and management of fisheries for tunas and other species taken by tuna-fishing vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

 

AQUASTAT is FAO's global information system on water and agriculture developed by the Land and Water Division. It collects, analyses and disseminates data and information by country and by region. Its aim is to provide users interested in global, regional and national analyses with comprehensive information related to water resources and agricultural water management across the world, with emphasis on countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. Information for Panama

 

Live Cameras showing Panama Canal These live cameras show operations at the Miraflores & Gatun Locks, as well as other points of interest in the Canal

 

Panama Maritime Authority

 

Ocean Health Index Panama - The Ocean Health Index is a valuable tool for the ongoing assessment of ocean health. By providing a means to advance comprehensive ocean policy and compare future progress, the Index can inform decisions about how to use or protect marine ecosystems. The Index is a collaborative effort, made possible through contributions from more than 65 scientists/ocean experts and partnerships between organizations including the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, Sea Around Us, Conservation International, National Geographic, and the New England Aquarium. Information for Panama

 

The mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus) fishery in Panama started in the mid 1980s. Mahi-mahi is a highly migratory pelagic species reported in more than 30 percent of the ocean surface, living mainly in tropical and subtropical areas of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans. It is considered of seasonal occurrence in temperate areas. The mahi-mahi is a fast-growing predator that lives up to 4 years and can reach a length of 2 meters. The mahi-mahi is a species associated with the blue waters indicating high concentrations of dissolved oxygen.

The average length of captured individuals is 101.1 cm. Very few captured specimens are shorter than 69.9 cm, the estimated average length at first maturity.

Periods of greater availability of mahi-mahi in Panamanian waters occur during April and May and again from November through January. Mahi-mahi fishing in the Panamanian Pacific depends on seasonal migratory patterns of the species and the behavior of the market. Artisanal fisheries operate in waters relatively close to the coast.