Potencial económico de la captura de peces de ornato bajo protección federal en México

Aquarium fisheries for five federally protected ornamental fish species in Mexico's Gulf of California and Pacific coast could generate modest economic gains, with the highest potential found in Baja California's Encantadas Islands, Los Angeles Bay, and San Lorenzo Archipelago. The study estimated maximum allowable catch based on population density and natural mortality rates, then calculated net monetary gain for a representative fishing area (220 hectares). While earnings may not fully sustain organized fisheries, they offer viable supplementary income. Researchers recommend stricter quota controls to ensure sustainability, noting that Marietas Islands (Jalisco) and Revillagigedo Islands also show promise outside the gulf.

Gijón-Díaz, D., Reyes-Bonilla, H., Guerrero-Izquierdo, T. P., & Fernández-Rivera Melo, F. J. (2016). Potencial económico de la captura de peces de ornato bajo protección federal en México. Revista de Biología Tropical, 65(1), 195. https://doi.org/10.15517/rbt.v65i1.22949