• Based on preliminary figures (and revised data), the Sep m-o-m overall purse seine fishing effort increased but despite the increase in fishing intensity (fishing days/calendar day) total catch declined as overall catch rate decreased. Fleet concentration remained heaviest in the west as ENSO-neutral conditions prevailed.

• Based on preliminary figures (and revised data), the Sep m-o-m overall purse seine fishing effort increased and the higher fishing intensity (fishing days/calendar day) with a similar overall catch rate resulted in an increase in total catch. Fleet concentration remained heaviest in the west as ENSO-neutral conditions prevailed.

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