Illegal fishing in Campeche ‘hits’ sale of octopus, Mexican fishermen say

Published Dec 17, 2021

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Illegal octopus fishing in Campeche has damaged legitimate fishermen, with leaders accusing collusion between the government and illegal fishermen. The leader of the fishing sector, Alberto Manuel Pech Chi, states that inspectors are aware of the illegal activities and have documented illegal fishing vessels. He also accused that the decrease in Mayan octopus capture is due to this illegal fishing. The size regulation for catching the Mayan octopus is not being followed, leading to potential fines and loss of fishing permits. The leader is calling on authorities to address environmental and natural resource issues and to engage in dialogue with the fishing sector.

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JORGE CHAN. FOR THIS! CAMPECHE. Illegal octopus fishing in Campeche has harmed fishermen who have permits, in addition to the fact that the authorities know those who commit this crime. CAMPECHE, Campeche. The fishing leader Alberto Manuel Pech Chi accused that the low sales of octopus in the 2021 season was due to the collusion between the state government and illegal fishermen, as he said that the inspectors know which vessels are used for these purposes, and even they coexist with the owners of these, since on several occasions it has been possible to see him inside their premises consuming food and intoxicating drinks. Without specifying the amount of the captures, but denying the other leaders of the sector, the plaintiff pointed out that in 2021, they were not able to bring 10 thousand or 15 thousand tons to the entity, as various groups were announced. He explained that once out to sea, the presence of fishermen who use illegal fishing gear is notable, in addition to the ...

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