75% of the national production of fish and shellfish comes from the Gulf of California

The Gulf of California, also called the Sea of Cortez, is located between the Baja California peninsula and the states of Sonora, Sinaloa and Nayarit. It has a length of 1,126 km, and thanks to its nutrient-rich waters, there is an incredible biological diversity. Fishing in the Gulf of California represents 75% of the fish and shellfish production nationwide. In addition, it provides economic and social support to 33 coastal municipalities in the region, by generating 100,000 direct jobs and 700,000 indirect jobs. And with this, it contributes to guarantee national food sovereignty, by providing a high-quality protein at affordable prices. It should be noted that within the fishery in that region, there is the sardine industry, and it is the main fishery in the country, since it is equivalent to between 30% -35% of the total fishing. In addition to that in Sonora, the Monterrey sardines and Crinuda sardines have been certified as sustainable since 2011 by the Marine Stewardship ...