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The Purocongo prawn farm
Aquaculture
Ecuadorian prawn farm
Ecuador
tonnes of Vannamei prawn produced p.a.
Key dates
establishment of farm
Goals
Farming "Esmeralda" prawns which are guaranteed to be ‘A4’ colour prawns, in a unique ecosystem.
Activities
- The farm gets its nutrition directly from the mangrove (the tallest in South America)
- It is protected as it lies entirely within a nature reserve.
- Located in northern Ecuador, it produces 2,000 tonnes of Vannamei prawns in a unique environment, surrounded by lush vegetation.