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Mexico anti‑illegal fishing enforcement
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In early July 2026 2026, Conapesca launched coordinated inter‑agency operations to stop shrimp smuggling. The A June crackdown, spanning 19 states, resulted in the seizure of 462,550 kg of illegal fish products, 1,436 pieces of gear, 24 vehicles, 17 small vessels vessels, and nine outboard motors, and alongside three arrests. Conapesca publicised the publicized these results on 30 July and reiterated its 24‑hour hotline (669 915 6913) and online reporting platform. 6913). On 1 August August, the agency expanded its measures, measures by imposing a series of fishing bans that take effect at effective 00:00 UTC. The bans cover These restrictions, covering abalone, langostino, octopus, several shark species species, and all fish in the Dique La Primavera, extending extend from Baja California Sur to the Veracruz reef system and remaining in force through late 2026. Simultaneously, Conapesca opened a registration window (3–14 August) for the 2026 Genetic Resources Component, a grant program offering up to 90,000 pesos to beneficiaries for improving the genetic stock of tilapia, trout, carp, catfish, oyster oyster, or shrimp. Applications are to be submitted in person at In late August, Conapesca offices, with assistance via a dedicated line (669 915 6900). announced additional fishing bans for September across Baja California, Baja California Sur, Tamaulipas, and Tabasco, based on technical assessments from the Mexican Institute for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Research (IMIPAS). Specific restrictions include various abalone species in Zones II and III of Baja California Sur until 31 January 2027, chocolate clams in the Bahía Magdalena-Almejas lagoon system until 31 December, and mullet (Lisa) and Liseta in Laguna Madre, Tamaulipas, until 10 November.
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