The damages originated by the ban are countless, according to data provided by the Mexican Fishery Chamber:
-The Mexican tuna fleet was reduced by more than 40%, remaining with only 43 vessels larger than 400 tons capacity.
-More than 11 years were lost and over 30.000 workers lost their jobs during the embargo period.
-Mexico failed to generate US$ 200 million on exports because of the ban.
- Boatowners and Ensenada canneries were mainly affected. A total of 10 of the 12 tuna canneries, which were operating in Ensenada, were shut down.
The financial losses caused by the U.S. dolphin ban are estimated in US$ 1,300 million.