Fish fraud found to be very common across Mexico

Fish fraud found to be very common across Mexico

Mexico’s consumer protection agency (Profeco) warns that customers purchasing seafood from markets and restaurants may not be getting what they paid for.  Popular species of fish such as grouper and tilapia are often substituted for other less expensive varieties.  To avoid getting ripped off, Profeco recommends eating and buying at establishments that display the fish…

Yucatan’s grouper season begins slowly after 2-month fishing ban

Yucatan’s grouper season begins slowly after 2-month fishing ban

Officially, Yucatan’s grouper fishing season began on April 1, after its catch was prohibited in February and March. Under normal conditions, almost every boat would have launched in search of the prized fish. But coronavirus health contingencies have slowed the start of the season. Fishermen told Punto Medio that between five and 10 ships out…

Pulpo season ‘worst in season’ for Yucatan fishermen

Pulpo season ‘worst in season’ for Yucatan fishermen

Even before the octopus season ends Dec. 15, some fishermen are already packing their nets, calling it the “worst in history.” Some haven’t even broke even to cover their costs to take their boats out tot the Gulf of Mexico, Punto Medio reports. Preliminary figures indicate that pulpo catches are down 50% this year, totaling…

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