Chilean operation in the Antarctic krill fishery 2022-2023

This paper summarizes the Antarctic Endeavour activities carried out in the Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) fishery to produce krill meal between January and June 2023. The effort, catch, CPUE, and length-frequency distributions of captured krill are recorded per trip and Subareas 48.1 and 48.2. Also, trip-by-trip bycatch data from each Subarea is provided. Information is also given on the yield obtained in krill fishmeal production and the reduction process conversion factor. Finally, the performance of the six seasons this vessel fished for krill is provided.