Mexican octopus fisheries management plan in BC prevents damage to the ecosystem

Published 2022년 2월 16일

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The Mexican Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader) has introduced the Octopus Fisheries Management Plan for the east coast of Baja California in the Official Gazette of the Federation. The plan, which includes 50 actions across six components, aims to sustain mollusk populations, prevent overexploitation, and protect the ecosystem. It also seeks to balance economic benefits for fishermen with ecosystem health. The plan was developed with stakeholder involvement and covers areas including the Bahía de los Ángeles Biosphere Reserve. Octopus fishing in Baja California is crucial for local economies, despite facing a lack of processing infrastructure and environmental challenges.

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The document, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation, is made up of six components with 23 lines and 50 actions aimed at maintaining mollusk populations at sustainable productivity levels. Mexico City, February 16, 2022.— The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader) published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) the agreement announcing the octopus Fisheries Management Plan of the east coast of Baja California, with the aim of ensuring the sustainable use of the species, as well as preventing overexploitation and damage to the ecosystem. The Plan applies to the species Octopus bimaculatus and Octopus hubbsorum, within the limits between parallels 31° N and 28° N, including protected natural areas (ANP): Bahía de los Ángeles Biosphere Reserve, Ballena Channels and Salsipuedes and the San Lorenzo Archipelago Marine Zone National Park. The Fisheries Management Plan is made up of six components with 23 lines and 50 actions aimed at maintaining ...

Source: MX2000