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Shrimping vessels moored at a Mexican port. (Photo: Luis Eustaquio)
Shrimping ban deferred
MEXICO
Thursday, November 05, 2009, 03:00 (GMT + 9)
The National Aquaculture and Fishing Commission (CONAPESCA) is modifying the start of the shrimp fishing season in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, from the Coatzacoalcos River in the state of Veracruz, to the border with Belize.
CONAPESCA made this decision after learning the results of the latest sample tests carried out by the National Fisheries Institute (INAPESCA).
According to the new schedule, instead of lifting the prohibition on 31 October it will do so on 16 November, in an effort to protect stocks and pursue better production results for fishers.
The prohibition has been in force in the zone since last 30 April.
As from 16 November, the government will authorise the capture of the species of northern pink shrimp (F. duorarum) and northern brown shrimp (F. aztecus) in marine waters that spans from the mouth of the Coatzacoalcos river to the border with Belize.
Officials are including the lowlands of Contoy, in the state of Quintana Roo, and exempting the coastal strip facing the states of Campeche and Tabasco for shrimp fishing of Atlantic seabob (Xiphopenaeus kroyeri) with smaller vessels.
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By Analia Murias
editorial@fis.com
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