fishing

Hake joins shrimp among Puerto Peñasco’s main fishing staples

Hake (merluza) production and the economic revenue it has brought to the area has provided a much-needed breath of fresh air to the local fishing industry, remarks Municipal Coordinator of Fishing Affairs Leobardo García Morales. Indeed, in recent years hake has joined shrimp as one of Puerto Peñasco’s main fishing staples. García Morales indicated, through […]

Panga shrimp production falls between 30%-60% in Upper Gulf of California

Carlos Alberto Tirado Pineda, Administration Council Chair for the Regional Federation of Fishing Cooperatives in the Biosphere Reserve, reported despite an Agreement on Sustainable Fishing and Protection of Fauna in the Northern Gulf of California, coastal fishing boats known as pangas are operating normally yet with a 30 – 60% drop in production. Tirado Pineda […]

U.S. Fishing embargo and high cost of diesel impact local fleet

Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s decision to not restore fuel subsidies for fishing fleets, along with lack of progress on ending a U.S. fishing embargo specifically impacting the Upper Gulf of California, exacerbates the severe crisis Puerto Peñasco’s fishermen have been facing since March, stated Mateo López León, representative of the Shipbuilders Federation for […]

Local fishermen and the economic impact of Covid-19

By José Antonio Pérez The Covid-19 coronavirus economic crisis is already hitting the fishing community of Puerto Peñasco, with a drop in seafood purchases despite fish being both healthy and accessible for the majority of the population. Ernesto Gastélum González, diver and member of the Intercommunity Coastal Group (GIR) of the Puerto Peñasco-Puerto Lobos fishing […]

Sea Currents: Notes from the Upper Gulf

CEDO promotes sustainable and profitable fisheries In coordination with coastal fishermen, the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO) is promoting sustainable fisheries for Puerto Peñasco and the region, reports CEDO Director Nélida Barajas Acosta. Barajas Acosta, who stepped into the CEDO leadership role in 2019 in the footsteps of founder and […]

Fishermen to respect restrictions in Upper Gulf of California

By José Antonio Pérez Oct. 11, 2017.  Commercial and sport fishing, along with any other seafaring activity will be restricted in a polygon in the Upper Gulf of California from Oct. 11 – Dec. 17th, in ongoing efforts to protect the endangered vaquita marina.  Mateo López León, Puerto Peñasco Secretary of the National Chamber of […]

“Ghost nets” removed from Upper Gulf of California

By José Antonio Perez More than 100 types of fishing gear have been secured as part of a program to remove “ghost nets” from the Upper Gulf of California to protect the endangered vaquita marina. The program is a joint effort of the Secretary of the Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), the Mexican Navy (SEMAR), […]

Family boat trip becomes amazing rescue

What began as a family boat trip turned into a life-saving journey for a family that came across a stranded individual who had been out at sea for more than 5 hours. This occurred around 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 11th, near the coast of La Cholla when a family headed out to sea in […]

Off-road ready! Rocky Point Weekend Rundown!

This Weekend Rundown sponsored by BooBar – Don’t miss their new patio! We’re well into May, after having zoomed past Mother’s Day, Teacher’s Day (15), and Students Day (17).  Up north of the border schools are beginning to let out and yep, we’re starting to welcome an early trickle of Summer traffic. Weather reports tell […]

Federico’s charters

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Shrimp season comes to close along coasts of Puerto Peñasco

The 2015-16 Puerto Peñasco shrimp season came to a close on February 29th, with the capture of 1500 tons of shrimp to round out the season. According to data from the Office on Fishing Affairs of CONAPESCA, the 2015-16 season was deemed to have been a regular season overall. Hermenegildo Ramírez, head of Fishing Affairs, […]

Boats ready to search for “Pink Gold”

Beginning September 23rd, nearly 100 boats from Puerto Peñasco have headed into the Sea of Cortez in search of this season’s pink gold. Boat owners, captains, and fishermen could be seen working on final preparations – filling boats with food and fuel – as they readied to head into the Sea of Cortez in the […]

¡Qué Padre! Rocky Point Weekend Rundown!

This week’s rundown sponsored by The Links at Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort It’s Father’s Day weekend in Rocky Point – Día del Padre – and there are lots of opportunities to get out and enjoy family time as we “officially” ease into Summer on Sunday. So grab a golf club, take Dad to […]

Coastal fishermen take part in “De Pescador a Pescador” exchange

CEDO Press Release: Ángeles Sánchez, Efraín Wong y Paloma Valdivia A group of 6 coastal fishermen from the communities of Bahía San Jorge, Puerto Peñasco, and the Golfo de Santa Clara recently took part in the exchange event entitled De Pescador a Pescador (Fishermen to Fishermen), with support from the Intercultural Center for the Study […]