Origin
The origin
One of the most productive upwellings on the planet, three hours' drive from the plant.
The origin
One of the most productive upwellings on the planet
The Canary Current continuously lifts cold, nutrient-rich water along the Banc d'Arguin. That is what gives our fish their fat content and our cephalopods their firmness.
- FAO
- 34.1.3
- Latitude
- 20°54′ N
- Longitude
- 17°03′ W
The origin
Where each species lives
Catch depth governs the texture and the colour of the flesh. These are the bands our main species are taken from.
0 – 50 m · Coastal shelf
- Octopus vulgaris
- Panulirus regius
- Argyrosomus regius
50 – 200 m · Continental shelf
- Sepia officinalis
- Pagellus bellottii
- Solea senegalensis
- Sardina pilchardus
200 – 600 m · Continental slope
- Merluccius senegalensis
- Parapenaeus longirostris
The origin
The partner fleet
Thirty-eight artisanal and coastal units under contract, all registered in Nouadhibou and listed on the national fishing vessel register.
| MoFish Atlantic | Registration | Type | Length | Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arguin | NDB-0876 | Industrial | 38.2 m | Nouadhibou |
| Baie du Lévrier | NDB-1903 | Industrial | 42 m | Nouadhibou |
| Cap Blanc II | NDB-1142 | Coastal | 24.5 m | Nouadhibou |
| Lemhaissir | NDB-3317 | Artisanal | 12.4 m | Nouadhibou |
| Tidra | NDB-2051 | Coastal | 19.8 m | Nouadhibou |