MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico says the United States will ban imports of some Mexican shrimp after determining the country’s commercial fishermen are endangering sea turtles.

Mexico’s fishing regulatory agency and its environmental protection agency say in a joint statement Wednesday that the ban will start April 20.

They say the impact on shrimp exports will be minimal because the ban goes into effect when the season for shrimp fishing is closed in most federal waters.

The statement says Mexico has begun taking steps to ensure fishermen follow rules outlined by the U.S. to prevent the accidental capture or death of sea turtles so Mexico can be recertified before the next fishing season starts.