Mexico: Octopus catching season ends in Yucatan

Published 2021년 12월 16일

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The article reports on the conclusion of the octopus harvest season in the Yucatan coast of Mexico, which has been successful due to high demand and stable prices. Starting December 16, fishermen will switch to regular fishing lines from pulper lines used for octopus. This season was exceptional for its abundant catches and favorable weather conditions, with the demand mainly coming from European and North American countries. The expected arrival of fishing vessels to report their catch will conclude the season's records, likely showing higher octopus catch numbers compared to previous years.

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GERARDO KEB. YUCATÁN NEWS. The men of the sea will exchange their pulper lines for fishing lines. PROGRESO, Yucatán. The octopus harvest season is ending, which has been rated as one of the best in recent years due to the good results and excellent prices that were maintained throughout the months. Starting at 12 pm on Thursday, December 16, hundreds of fishermen will exchange their pulper lines for fishing lines, waiting for the arrival of the boats loaded with the last entries of the mollusk. The octopus catching season on the Yucatan coast was concluded, before a period of fishing for the octopod, which was very favorable due to the good fishing and the excellent prices of the product generated by the demand thanks to the economic reopening in the world. Esaú Velázquez, a fishing entrepreneur, said this year was characterized by excellent catches, and throughout the season they had favorable weather conditions and the product had a great presence in the waters to be easily ...

Source: Inforural