Jumbo flying squid, commonly referred to as Humboldt squid, is a culinary favorite, but insufficient management of its stock in the South Pacific could leave chefs and diners in the United States, Europe and other major markets without the flavors they crave. The South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) – the multinational entity responsible for setting rules for fishing of jumbo flying squid in the vast high seas of the South Pacific – has done little to sustainably manage the fishery.
As the popularity of jumbo flying squid increases, the SPRFMO’s inaction threatens not only the squid population’s health and market supply, but also…