Mexico: Creating first refuge to protect shark and ray populations

FRIDAY, MARCH 20
PROGRAM #11085 12:00 PM PT

Mexico Edition. 

Following the tradition of fishing cooperatives in Isla Mujeres, local conservationists are working to create Mexico’s first fishing refuge to protect and restore shark and ray populations, shifting from commercial extractive fishing to responsible tourism. On the eve of World Water Day, this report from the northern coast of Quintana Roo also highlights efforts to protect endangered sea turtles that nest there. In addition, the Mexican government has concluded public consultations to review the USMCA. What were the main concerns raised? Analysts examine these and other stories of the week.

Guests: Melodie Treviño, ocean advocate and CEO, Saving Our Sharks Foundation, Quintana Roo, Yucatán, MX; Raziel Rivero Coba, environmental leader and President, Kab Xok tourism cooperative, Isla Mujeres, MX; excerpts from recent statements by Mexico’s Vice Minister of Industry and Trade, Vidal Llerenas Morales, and Mexico’s Minister of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard.

Design: Sara Shakir                                                                                                                                                                            Photo: noaa.gov

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