CONAPESCA Boosts Support for Fisheries, Aquaculture

Rigoberto Salgado, National Commissioner of Aquaculture and Fisheries (CONAPESCA), is maintaining direct engagement with fishers and aquaculture producers across Mexico to identify the sector’s needs and develop strategies to strengthen production and food security.

During his recent visits, Salgado reaffirmed CONAPESCA’s commitment to collaborating with producers to improve development opportunities and community welfare. The objective, he said, is to help guarantee the constitutional right to nutritious, sufficient, and quality food for the Mexican population.

Salgado participated in a workshop at CONAPESCA’s central offices as part of the Program for Awareness and Training in the Construction, Installation, and Operation of Turtle and Fish Excluder Devices. He noted that these trainings, held nationwide, are essential to promoting responsible and sustainable fishing practices.

Salgado also visited shrimp farms in Sinaloa, where he met with white shrimp producers to discuss challenges and explore alternatives to increase production. He highlighted that aquaculture now accounts for more than 50% of fish and seafood consumed globally, positioning it as a strategic activity to meet rising demand, generate employment, and contribute to Mexico’s food sovereignty.

“The government’s mandate is to work toward a balanced future with the environment through responsible and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture,” Salgado said.

During his tour, Salgado held meetings with several stakeholders and shared details of government support programs, including the Special Energy Program for the Aquaculture Sector (PEUA), which provides a 50% discount on electricity tariffs for production units. He said these dialogues provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities within the sector and reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to work in coordination with industry representatives to promote responsible fishing and protect marine resources.

He added that ongoing collaboration will help strengthen Mexico’s fisheries and aquaculture sectors, supporting efforts to build a unified plan aimed at achieving greater food sovereignty and improving the well-being of families that depend on these activities.