The Mexican state of Nayarit is on track to meet its goal of harvesting around 5,000 tons of shrimp this season, according to Juan de Dios Fernández, president of the Nayarit Riverbank Federation.

Adequate Product Development

Fernández reports that the product is developing adequately so far, with no major issues to date. The start of the rains has been beneficial, as it has helped stabilize the salinity of the estuaries and allowed shrimp larvae to enter them, giving rise to positive expectations.

The recent rains have had a positive impact on the shrimp industry in Nayarit. The stable salinity levels in the estuaries have created an ideal environment for shrimp larvae to thrive, boding well for a successful harvest.

Inspection and Surveillance a Concern

However, Fernández warned that there are still challenges facing the industry. Inspection and surveillance remain a major issue, as looting continues to be a significant economic loss for fishermen’s cooperatives. Despite this, CONAPESCA (National Commission of Aquaculture and Fisheries) continues to ignore calls to strengthen protection measures for crustaceans.