Mexico reduced loggerhead sea turtle protection, leading to increased fatalities and potential import bans on seafood.

The Commission for Environmental Cooperation report reveals that Mexico has significantly reduced protection measures for endangered loggerhead sea turtles, resulting in a surge in turtle fatalities due to entanglement in fishing nets. Inspections have dropped drastically since 2018, and by-catch quotas have been nearly eliminated. The U.S. government has the power to demand Mexico's compliance and impose import bans on Mexican seafood if it determines that Mexico is not enforcing protections for the endangered species.

April 22, 2024
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