Cold Front benefits lobster fishermen in Isla Mujeres, Mexico

OVIDIO LÓPEZ. FOR THIS! QUINTANA ROO. Fishermen from Isla Mujeres indicated that the Cold Front 19 mobilized a considerable amount of lobsters to the coast of the island, which benefited the fishing of this crustacean. The Cold Front Number 19 brought good profit for the Isla Mujeres fishermen, who caught more than 700 kilograms of live lobster in traps and nets, for two cooperatives. Seaworkers had not caught large volumes of the crustacean since Hurricane Grace in August last year; However, "after two weeks of prevailing winds from the Northeast and Southeast, it seems that the species has already moved towards the fishing zone," indicated partners from the "Caribe" group. Six vessels from this group, as well as from "Justicia Social" brought cargo of 120 kilograms per boat, which meant an income of approximately 300 thousand pesos for the collaborators, given that the price of whole lobster is around 500 pesos per kilogram. The fishermen arrived at the beach before 12:00 hours ...