The Mexican sardine industry has been a significant source of formal employment and sustainability in fishing for the past 60 years. With a 40% share of the country's fishing volume, the industry generates approximately 8,500 direct jobs and over 45,000 indirect jobs across the states of Sonora, Sinaloa, and Baja California and Baja California Sur. The industry has received sustainability certification from the Marine Stewardship Council and is recognized for its commitment to the sustainable fishing of sardines and the protection of the marine ecosystem.