Cozumel Lobster Season to Yield 50 Tons

COZUMEL, Q.Roo — A month and a half into the start of the lobster capture season, the president of the Cozumel Fishing Cooperative, Sergio Ochoa González, reported that this year a production volume superior to that of previous cycles is anticipated.

To date, fishermen have accumulated 15 tons of product, sourced from both the island of Cozumel and the Bahía del Espíritu Santo in Quintana Roo. According to the organization's projections, by the close of the season, which concludes on February 29, 2026, they expect to reach at least 50 tons of lobster.

Ochoa González noted that the Cozumel Fishing Cooperative is the only entity authorized in the municipality to carry out this activity, which began on July 1. He emphasized that, although demand typically decreases during the low season due to fewer cruise ship arrivals and lower hotel occupancy, production is successfully maintained through the export of the crustacean to international markets, primarily China.

The fishermen's representative highlighted that lobster fishing is one of the most relevant economic activities for Cozumel families. He expressed confidence that the 2025-2026 cycle will be favorable both in terms of capture volume and sales revenue.