Mangrove Friendly Shrimp Farm
The Poseidon Eco Shrimp farm is located close to the Ecocity of Bahía de Caráquez, in the estuary of the Chone River. It was one of the first and only certified organic shrimp farms in the world. Methods used on the farm are based on principles of sustainable aquaculture. The owner Flor Maria Dueñas was the first woman in Latin America to operate a shrimp farm back in the early 70’s, also was the first woman to receive the organic shrimp farm certification. The shrimp farm now has been adapted to have mangroves inside the ponds, which make it the first of its kind in the world. Now inside her ponds are more than 15,000 mangrove trees, as a true and live model for a mangrove friendly shrimp farm.
The tour begins with a scenic drive along the estuary and through the tropical dry forest to the farm which is visually very different to the other farms seen en route, most farms are barren with vegetation, this one is brimming with wildflowers, mangroves, wildlife and a combination of attractive production areas in harmony with regeneration zones. Shrimp is not the only crop here, the dikes are used for planting the mangrove trees and other beautiful native species.
The lower parts of the dikes are reserved for mangroves, the most important plant in the system, acting not only as a biofilter but as a food source. We visit the hatcheries, ponds and packing plants. The region where the ponds are located you will see the wildlife areas which are great for bird watchers. You`ll see the shrimp growing and understand the whole process from the seed to the harvest. And lastly you can taste the shrimp and other surprise morsels from the ponds in a delicious farm lunch with roasted shrimp on the grill, and learn how to make the famous Ecuadorian Shrimp Ceviche! Enjoy Mangrove Friendly Shrimp!
The tour begins with a scenic drive along the estuary and through the tropical dry forest to the farm which is visually very different to the other farms seen en route, most farms are barren with vegetation, this one is brimming with wildflowers, mangroves, wildlife and a combination of attractive production areas in harmony with regeneration zones. Shrimp is not the only crop here, the dikes are used for planting the mangrove trees and other beautiful native species.
The lower parts of the dikes are reserved for mangroves, the most important plant in the system, acting not only as a biofilter but as a food source. We visit the hatcheries, ponds and packing plants. The region where the ponds are located you will see the wildlife areas which are great for bird watchers. You`ll see the shrimp growing and understand the whole process from the seed to the harvest. And lastly you can taste the shrimp and other surprise morsels from the ponds in a delicious farm lunch with roasted shrimp on the grill, and learn how to make the famous Ecuadorian Shrimp Ceviche! Enjoy Mangrove Friendly Shrimp!
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Includes:
• Transportation
• Marine biologist bilingual Guide
• Grilled Shrimp or/and Ceviche
• Historical and on Field information
• Activities
• Transportation
• Marine biologist bilingual Guide
• Grilled Shrimp or/and Ceviche
• Historical and on Field information
• Activities
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info@bahiadolphintours.com
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Oficina / Officce: 05 2 690 257 (Marcando desde Ecuador / Dialing from Ecuador)
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www.bahiadolphintours.com
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info@bahiadolphintours.com
Mobil / Mobile: 011 593 99616382 (Marcando desde Estados Unidos y Canadá / Dialing from the United States and Canada)
00 593 99616382 (Marcando desde Europa y América Latina / Dialing from Europe or Latin America)
09 9 9616382 (Marcando desde Ecuador / Dialing from Ecuador)
Oficina / Officce: 05 2 690 257 (Marcando desde Ecuador / Dialing from Ecuador)
Páginas Web / Web pages:
www.bahiadolphintours.com
www.chirije.com