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

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 ...