Lobster catch begins in region 3 of Mexico

Published Nov 17, 2021

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The article reports on the start of the lobster harvest season in Baja California Sur, Mexico, with concerns over illegal fishing and a significant drop in lobster prices due to the loss of health certification for a Ensenada plant that exports to China. The illegal fishing, especially in Zone 3, is increasing, leading to threats of violence and putting the lobster population at risk. The price drop has forced fishermen to sell to intermediaries, and efforts are being made to resolve the issue. The lobster catch is crucial for the economy and thousands of families in the region, with over 1,300 tons exported primarily to China each year.

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ELIAS MEDINA. THE SOUTH CALIFORNIAN. Price of the species fell 50% and illegal fishing continues to grow, they ask for greater vigilance. LA PAZ, Baja California Sur. (OEM-Informex) .- This Monday, November 15, the lobster harvest season began in Zone 3 of the South Californian Pacific, in the region that ranges from Magdalena Bay to Todos Santos, and where historically approximately 60 tons are produced in each harvest, of the up to 1,300 that are exploited throughout the state. In this region, the season will conclude on May 16, while in Zone 1 that includes Isla Natividad to Puerto Nuevo, it began on September 15 and closes on February 28, the same as in Zone 2 that extends from Bahía Asunción to San Juanico, where the harvest began on October 1. Although poaching in this and other species is a long-standing problem, in recent months, guaterismo has grown alarmingly in region 3, and not only with more pirate boats; the President of the Bahía Magdalena Cooperative David Romero ...

Source: Inforural