Part of The Environmental Solution, Not the Problem

This is the story of David Zaragoza, and his first trip at sea on the shrimping vessel Coxar IX. David’s family owns the largest shrimping fleet in the Gulf of California. Someday he’ll be in charge, but on this trip he will learn about life at sea. 

The Gulf of California has historically been one of the most productive oceans in the world. But in the last few decades, many commercial fish populations have collapsed, leaving an uncertain future for industrial fleets and indigenous communities who depend on them. During the trip, David is faced with some difficult questions—how do you become a part of the solution when you are historically part of the problem?

Project Backstory

In 2017, the Landmark Stories team got exclusive access to follow David Zaragoza, rare for an industry struggling to find their voice amidst collapsing fisheries and pointed fingers.