The investment in jellyfish fishing in La Mosquitia, Honduras, initially brought economic benefits to the region, providing jobs and boosting local income. However, after a successful start, the industry has struggled with low yields and climate vulnerabilities, rendering the processing plant inactive for much of the year. Local communities, once optimistic about the project, have faced challenges, including an increase in organized crime in the region. Fishers view jellyfish as a safer alternative to lobster fishing, despite ecological concerns regarding overfishing and environmental impact.
When we started in 2014, we had about 300 employees and the jellyfish business was booming. Now, the processing plant stands still for around nine months every year.
Despite concerns that large-scale jellyfish fishing can disturb marine ecosystems by disrupting food chains, local fishers saw it as a safer alternative to dangerous lobster fishing practices.
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