According to the Latest Report on the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector by the Sub-secretariat of Fisheries (Subpesca), Patagonian toothfish landings totalled 1,830 tons from January to July 2010 ...

The holiday was created to show the importance of the Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) fishery and to spotlight the sustainable fishing practices of the industry in the territory.