Grouper, an important fishery for three fleets in Quintana Roo, Mexico

Published 2022년 2월 3일

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Quintana Roo's grouper fishery is crucial for both local consumption and industrial production, with the industry operating out of the northern part of the state. The fishery is responsible for approximately 19% of the state's average total production, with an average catch of 590 tons over the past five years. The fishery employs around 2,070 fishermen, who target the Indian grouper and black grouper species. The industry faces challenges due to the presence of a Cuban fleet and concerns over the use of certain fishing practices. The state government has implemented regulations such as restrictions on fishing gear, minimum size, and closed seasons to ensure sustainable management of the fishery. The grouper is a popular seafood choice in the Mexican Caribbean due to its flavor and nutritional value.

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ROSARIO RUIZ CANDURIZ and JOANA MALDONADO. THE MAYAN DAY. The Indian and Negrillo species inhabit the central and southern areas of the state. CARMEN BEACH, Quintana Roo. The grouper fishery in Quintana Roo is one of the most important for local consumption and industrial production. It is marketed fresh, frozen, whole frozen or fillet, said Martin Domínguez Viveros, director of Fisheries and Aquaculture of the Secretariat of Agricultural, Rural and Fisheries Development (Sedarpe) of the state government. Three fleets exploit the resource: the artisanal and medium-height fleets (both Mexican) and the Cuban fleet, which operates five 22-meter-long vessels. It is captured in the northern zone of Quintana Roo (Isla Holbox, Cabo Catoche, Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres); the species Indian grouper (Epinephelus striatus) and black or haddock (Mycteroperca bonaci) are found in the central and southern areas of the state, from Puerto Morelos to Xcalak. Regarding the operation of the Cuban ...

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