Author(s)

A. Ortega-Rubio, H. Romero, C Arguelles, A. Naranjo, R. Aguilar, F. Salinas, A. Rodriguez, V. Serrano & A. Castellanos

Abstract

At the Northwest coast of Mexico the severely limited freshwater supply, and the geographic isolation determines the scarcity of productive activities. Specially at Baja California Sur. Aquaculture is a major productive alternative for the economic development of this State. Despite the aridity, the natural vegetation of Baja California Sur is diverse and structurally complex with a high percentage (20%) of endemic species, including 85 cacti species. Shrimp aquaculture is expected to grow quickly in the state in the next few years. One hectare of inland pond produces approximately 1 t of shrimp per year. One hectare of coast

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