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 1,162 km, and thanks to its waters rich in nutrients, 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. Fishing products are foods rich in nutrients, which strengthen the body with minerals, vitamins and fats. Indispensable characteristics for good health and quality of life of the human being. They are a natural source of Omega-3 fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fat that the body does not generate naturally, but thanks to its ...