The arrival of the rainy season in southern Sinaloa, Mexico, has brought new life to the shrimp industry, providing a welcome respite for local fishermen. The influx of fresh water into the estuaries reduces salinity, creating ideal conditions for shrimp reproduction and growth.

Shrimp Reproduction Thrives in Rainy Conditions

According to Jorge García Santos, president of the Federation of Southern Sinaloa, the rainy season is a critical period for shrimp development. “The arrival of the rainy season greatly benefits the reproduction and development of shrimp in the Escuinapa estuaries,” he said. However, García Santos noted that the current crop of shrimp are small, and more rainfall is needed to encourage larvae and juveniles to enter the lagoon system.

The Federation of Southern Sinaloa has received a grant of 250,000 pesos from the Sinaloa State Government’s Secretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture to support shrimp surveillance efforts. The funding will enable the six cooperatives within the federation to conduct inspections and patrols in their fishing areas. García Santos emphasized that the resource will help protect the product and ensure a healthy and sustainable shrimp industry.

Sinaloa’s Shrimp Fishing Industry Overview

The six cooperatives making up the Federation of Southern Sinaloa include Germinal Aramburo, Fishermen and Oyster Farmers of Teacapán, Palmito del Verde, La PMT, Triunfo Pesquero de Palmillas, and La Concha. The cooperatives have a combined membership of approximately 500 fishermen, who engage in various fishing activities such as scale fishing with seine nets, hooks, and other methods. During this time, they catch a range of fish species, including Constantino, sea bass, snappers, tilapia, and dorado.