When new species are incorporated into the catch series or the
specific catch composition varies, this can lead to changes in the
fishery regime, depletion of conventional resources, social changes,
or market pressures (Maullil et al., 2013). Apparently, this is
currently happening in BMA. Several species of serranid or sea bass
(Mycteroperca spp, Epinephelus spp and Hyporthodus acantisthius)
are less frequent on OCLR and exert a low impact on production
volumes, while the contribution of other species such as Caulolatilus
spp and P. nebulifer are on the rise. Species such as S. annulatus,
listed in catches of recent years, are recognized as target resources
for small scale fleets