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Where’s The Catch? This Mexican Fishing Town Has Run Out Of Fish

Photo of a man fishing in Los Cerritos lagoon
Due to sediment in Los Cerritos lagoon, fish and other seafood have become scarce. Local families must search for other ways to make money. Marissa Revilla, GPJ Mexico

Once teeming with seafood, Los Cerritos lagoon is now nearly barren due to rising sediment levels. As fishers struggle to make ends meet, many are forced to seek new livelihoods — or leave their homes behind.

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