Oyster consumption and the start of catch season for various marine species in Mexico

Published Aug 2, 2021

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Mexico has a diverse oyster industry, cultivating various types including American, mangrove, Japanese, rock, pleasure, and Kumamoto oysters for human consumption and industrial use. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development highlights the nutritional benefits and the industry's availability throughout the year thanks to aquaculture. Oyster production has surpassed 11,000 tons this year, with specific seasons for different oyster types. From August 1, 2021, the fishing season for several marine and freshwater species, including sharks and rays (excluding permanently banned species), will be permitted in certain states, while a temporary ban on fishing sharks and rays in the Pacific Ocean from May to July. Additionally, fishing for mojarra tilapia in the Adolfo López Mateos dam will be allowed from August 1, 2021.

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AGRICULTURE PRESS RELEASE (SADER). Various types are cultivated in Mexico such as American oysters, mangrove oysters, Japanese oysters, rock oysters, pleasure oysters and Kumamoto oysters, reported the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. According to its commercialization, 96.2 percent is for direct human consumption, 1.13 percent is for indirect human consumption, while 2.60 percent is for industrial use. Oysters, oysters and clams are highly accepted by Mexican consumers for their pleasant taste on the palate, appearance, nutritional properties and are available for consumption in the country most of the year, thanks to aquaculture, highlighted the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural development. Through the National Aquaculture and Fisheries Commission (Conapesca), the federal agency explained that oysters come from the ostreidae family, genus ostrea, their shell is almost circular and uneven, they breathe using gills and the outer layer that covers them. These marine ...

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