Mexico City — The National Commission of Aquaculture and Fisheries (Conapesca) announced that eight harvest periods and six fishing bans begin Saturday, Aug. 1, in the country’s marine and inland waters.
The measures, based on technical recommendations from the Mexican Institute for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Research (IMIPAS), are aimed at protecting commercially valuable fish populations and their habitats.
Starting at midnight, the capture of abalone is prohibited in Zone I, which spans from the U.S.-Mexico border to Punta Malarrimo in Baja California Sur. The restriction includes adjacent islands and banks, including the islands of Guadalupe, San Benito and Cedros, and will remain in force until Dec. 31, 2026.
The restrictions also target langostino, octopus and sharks, among other species covered by the seasonal bans.
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