Oyster production in Mexico exceeds 11 thousand tons so far in 2021

The National Aquaculture and Fisheries Commission (Conapesca) indicated that in 2020 a yield of 15,278 tons was achieved, of which 5,442 corresponded to oyster farming and 9,836 to the line of smaller vessels Mexico City, August 23, 2021.— Oyster production has exceeded 11 thousand tons so far this year, since this fishery develops optimally in areas of use of the Mexican coastline of the Pacific Ocean and lagoon systems of Tabasco, informed the Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. Through the National Aquaculture and Fisheries Commission (Conapesca), it indicated that in 2020 a volume of 15,278 tons was achieved, of which 5,442 tons corresponded to oyster farming and 9,836 to the line of smaller vessels. He explained that until last June 23, 11 thousand 11 tons of oysters, 4 thousand 104 of cultivation and 6 thousand 907 tons of extraction in wild development were counted, according to the arrival and harvest notices registered by the General Planning Directorate, ...