The Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico has assured consumers that there will be no shortage of fish and seafood this Lent season. With distribution points spanning supermarkets, markets, and flea markets nationwide, accessibility to these culinary staples is ensured.

Robust Production Figures

Preliminary data from the Mexican fishing and aquaculture sector for the previous year reveal a substantial production output. The total national production exceeded 1,740,000 tons, amounting to MXN 19.7 billion (USD 1.15 billion).

Leading the charge in fishing production are states like Sonora, Sinaloa, Baja California, Baja California Sur, and Yucatán. Sonora tops the list with 758,000 tons, followed by Sinaloa with 319,000 tons, Baja California with 287,000 tons, Baja California Sur with 122,000 tons, and Yucatán with 37,000 tons.

Diverse Range of Species

Agricultural authorities highlight several species that constitute the bulk of capture, including shrimp, sardine, anchovy, tuna, and mackerel. In aquaculture, shrimp, mojarra, oysters, tuna, and bass emerge as prominent contributors to production.

The significance of Mexico’s fishing sector extends beyond mere production figures. Approximately 145,000 producers and workers, operating across 66 fishing ports and 76,000 vessels, rely on the sector for their livelihood.