March 15, 2024
Mexican fishermen caught illegally harvesting red snapper
19 fishermen from Mexico were caught with over 1250 pounds of red snapper and detained by the U.S. Coast Guard. Photo courtesy of the Coast Guard
On March 5, 19 fishermen from Mexico were caught fishing illegally north of the U.S. border. Texas Game Wardens, the U.S. Coast Guard, and Border Protection seized around 1250 pounds of illegally caught red snapper from four unregistered boats.
According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, the fishermen were caught in the Gulf of Mexico, and the boats used were called “lanchas.” A lancha is a low-profile motorboat about 20-30 feet long that is not registered to any specific country. Its outboard…
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Carli is a Content Specialist for National Fisherman. She comes from a fourth-generation fishing family off the coast of Maine. Her background consists of growing her own business within the marine community. She resides on one of the islands off the coast of Maine while also supporting the lobster community she grew up in.
