The Michoacán Fisheries Commission (Compesca) announced a goal of releasing 200,000 native fish species into Lake Pátzcuaro by 2026. This initiative is part of a comprehensive strategy to restore the lake’s biodiversity and strengthen the livelihoods of fishing families in the region.
To achieve this, Compesca is leading the production of fingerlings at the Whitefish Ecological Protection Reserve, located in Urandén. Specialized technical protocols are implemented at this center to optimize development and increase the survival rates of the species.
Ramón Hernández Orozco, the agency’s director general, explained that the production of whitefish (Chirostoma estor) at the reserve is carried out using two methods: in nurseries fed by recently rehabilitated springs and in rustic hatcheries installed directly in the lake.
In addition to whitefish, the program includes the stocking of acúmara (Algansea lacustris). Both species are native to the area and are notable for their nutritional value and their deep roots in the lake’s ancient history.
The state official noted that these actions are part of the comprehensive plan spearheaded by Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla for the restoration of Lake Pátzcuaro, where the recovery of native wildlife is a fundamental pillar for ecological restoration and the well-being of the communities in the watershed.
Source: michoacan.gob
