Fishermen from this fleet witnessed one of the highest concentrations of the crustacean in the past years in the waters around the Jardines de la Reina archipelago.

The year’s plan of 691 000 pounds was fulfilled by the end of February, and since the weather stood appropriate for the activity, the fleet readied for a large campaign.

Union leader Cecilio Padilla said than from January 13, when the close season ended to the end of campaign, they worked 128 uninterrupted days, even when the weather changed and the supplies ships couldn’t reach them.

Staying at the sea allowed them to save a quarter million liters of diesel, said Padilla, and praised the fishermen sacrifices to achieve this feat.

C-6 ship skipper Juan Manuel Hernández Cabrera spoke of the specialization his crew has and of the capture of lobsters as well in this campaign.