These two boats working under NOM029-PESCA-2006 were caught with 26,000 lbs of illegal dorado in their holds on September 5th, 2008
Dorado doomed? Baja's sport fishery is critical to the ecoomic development of Mexico's Baja Peninsula, but CONAPESCA rules threaten their survival.
The shark norma was presented as an environmental regulation, but it was actually a tool for allowing longliners into the rich inshore waters of the Sea of Cortes. Similarly, the "30% bycatch agreement" does nothing to limit bycatch. Instead, it legalizes the catch and sale of protected species like billfish and dorado, creating lucrative new incentives to target sport fish.
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Shark fishing regulation NOM029-PESCA-2006, combined with the recent "30% incidental
bycatch agreement" has created a very serious problem for the ecosystem and
the economy of the Sea of Cortez. These rules combine to provide incentives
for longliners to enter the near shore waters and capture and sell lucrative
sport species. If this measure if fully implemented, the results will be
disastrous.
PLEASE, TAKE A MOMENT to send an e-mail note to the distinguished Senator Luis
Coppola from Baja California Sur, and selected other Mexican representatives.
A click of your mouse will make a difference.
Note: it is very important to personalize this email. Add and delete as you deem appropriate (it's very easy), and please add your name and address to the bottom of the letter.
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Your comments will be sent first to Sen. Luis Coppola of Baja Calif. Sur. The e-mail will be CC'd to the following officials, who share responsibility managing the resources of the Sea of Cortes:
