Mexico: Aquaculture potential of Mexicali Valley recognized

Published 2022년 3월 11일

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The Mexicali valley in Lower California is potentially becoming a significant site for aquaculture due to its favorable fresh-brackish water conditions, according to the Secretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (SEPESCA). The region has around 10 aquaculture farms, with a focus on white shrimp production, but there is interest in diversifying to other fish species like Tilapia. The lack of access to good quality shrimp larvae has posed a challenge, but there is optimism for converting shrimp farms to fish farms, which could supply the local and regional market and create job opportunities. SEPESCA is in the process of establishing the Mexicali Valley Aquaculture Support Committee to support producers and achieve shared objectives.

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THE MEXICAN. SEPESCA data indicates that there are currently around 10 aquaculture farms in that region. ENSENADA, Lower California. The production of white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) in the Mexicali valley is an experience worthy of recognition, and could evolve with fish aquaculture, whose development is being valued by the Secretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (SEPESCA). According to data held by the agency, there are currently around 10 aquaculture farms in that region of the entity, whose fresh-brackish water, surface and climate conditions are suitable for aquaculture development. The head of the unit recognized that, despite the complications that shrimp farmers have faced, it is feasible that in the short and medium term they can convert their activity towards the cultivation of fish, such as Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), and other species of high nutritional value. According to the book "Aquaculture in the Valley of Mexicali" (2014), edited by the Autonomous ...

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