Acoustic monitoring
Since 2012 we collaborate with scientists to estimate vaquita population.
Ike-Jime fish
We capture fish with hook and sacrifice it with ike-jime technique giving fish a better quality and shelf life.
Mini-tawl for shrimp
In 2022 we tested a 35 feet long mini-trawl net for shrimp. With this new model the average catches were 176.4 kilogram per fishing trip.
Ghost gear
Since 2016 we collaborate with Mexican government and other organizations on the localization and recovery of derelict fishing gear. In 2023 we will continue with this effort.

PESCA ABC
Pesca ABC is a grassroots organization based in San Felipe, Baja California (México). This organization is formed by local fishers who are committed with their community and the sustainability of the region.
All members or the directive council are fishers.
OUR WORK
Working together to conserve the Upper Gulf of California.
DOCUMENTS


ECOFT
In 2017, Pesca ABC participated in the document “Alternative Gear to Gillnets at the Upper Gulf of California”, conducted by the Expert Committee on Fishing Technology.

Frontiers in Marine Science
This paper summarizes the different policies for protecting vaquita from an economic perspective.
More documents: here
NEWS
Older entries: here
WHO WE ARE

Our ambition is a future in which the marine resources in the UGC are used in a sustainable way, providing welfare and prosperity for the people in San Felipe and their marine ecosystem.

Improve household well-being through the conservation of the marine ecosystem and the sustainable use of fishing resources in the UGC.
VALUES

We believe that technological innovation is our best ally for the development of fishing systems that allow sustainable fisheries without damaging other marine species or ecosystems.

We are convinced that to achieve our objectives we need to work closely with scientists, conservation organizations, governments, and other members of the community.

We believe that the best solution to the human-wildlife conflicts in the region is the development of sustainable fisheries that contribute to human welfare and the conservation of natural resources.

We believe that the best solution to the human-wildlife conflicts in the region is the development of sustainable fisheries that contribute to human welfare and the conservation of natural resources.
OUR TEAM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
• Francisco Enrique Romero Orz
• Antonio García Orozco
• Jesús Carlos Samudio Martínez
• José Luis Romero González
SURVEILLANCE BOARD
• Luis Fueyo McDonald
STAFF
• Felipe Rocha, Coordinador de campo
• Amanda Avitia, Coordinadora Administrativa
• Nadia Alcantar, Monitora comunitaria
• Catalina Carpio, Monitora comunitaria
ADVISORY BOARD
• Liliana Gutierrez Mariscal
• Diego Ruiz Sabio
SUPPORT OUR WORK
Your help is very important for us. If you want to support Pesca ABC we have two options.
For grants between 50 to 2,500 USD:
please visit
and press adopt a vaquita, indicating that is a donation to Pesca ABC in the gift message box.
For donations of more than 2,500 USD
please contact our Executive Director