Why Are Latino Fishermen in Galveston Bay, Texas, Worried?

In Galveston Bay, Texas, on the Gulf of Mexico, thousands of Latino fishermen face serious challenges just to survive. These challenges range from worsening water pollution and rising diesel prices to hurricane-driven destruction. Mariana Pineda visited the area, spoke with Latino fishermen, experts, and officials, and reports on the challenges of maintaining sustainable fishing.

Photo: Mariana Pineda

The full text and audio for this news piece are only available in Spanish.

This is a news report from our series “When the River Dries Up,” supported by the Walton Family Foundation.