Attended by presidents of the artisanal fisheries cooperatives, the lecture presented the benefits of mariculture and how to perform this activity in the country. There was also a discussion among attendees.
Jean Paul Castillo, coach of Aquaculture Policy and Planning also spoke about several issues including: global importance of mariculture; regulations for mariculture in Ecuador; results of oyster culture projects and mariculture as an alternative to fishing.
The Government is promoting mariculture as an alternative to craft and industrial production sectors.
