Oceanic Marketing Faces Scrutiny Over Advertising Operations in Banderas Bay

Oceanic Marketing is operating a commercial service in Banderas Bay, utilizing a vessel equipped with a large electronic advertising screen. The company states it has documentation supporting its operations and is ready to comply with requirements from federal authorities. However, the company is facing controversy regarding its commercial operations and the required federal authorization for this activity in national waters.

The issue has been raised nationally by Federal Deputy Bruno Blancas, who noted potential impacts on the marine environment, particularly as whale season approaches. Blancas stated that existing regulations have gaps regarding how this commercial activity is governed in national waters, involving agencies like the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar), Semarnat, and the Port Captaincy.

The company operates within the state of Baja California.