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Octopus fisherman in Yucatán waters catches local species

Limberth Orlando Alcocer Diaz fishes for octopus maya near Rio Lagartos aboard the Yahilin.

A Day at Sea With the Octopus Fisherman of the Yucatán
File photo A Day at Sea With the Octopus Fisherman of the Yucatán Photo: Condé Nast Traveler

Captain hunts for octopus

The captain tugs on lines descending into turquoise water off the coast of Rio Lagartos. He has been fishing since age eight and works with his parents in the trade.

Chefs join the boat

Chef Cesar A. Landeo travels from the Maroma hotel to taste the catch. Another consultant named Karla Encisco shares cooking tips while sitting on the other side of the boat.

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