FISHERIES

Development of sea and land aquaculture by  using top-of-the-line fish farming technologies and introducing highly nutritional and tradable species: sea-bass and others to be considered. The proposed sea aquaculture model may reach a maximum production capacity of 300 tons a year. It can be adapted for lower production (small-scale production schemes are required for foreign species in order to demonstrate their technological feasibility).  As to land aquaculture, the proposal is to have one or more farms specialized in export-oriented production.  Species to be grown will depend on the specific market to be covered.

Development of oyster farming by introducing new shellfish species and improving their packing presentation.

Development of the Fish Processing Industry through the introduction of state-of-the-art technologies with a view to increasing value added of finished products.

Development of the artificial food producing industry for selected species.  The purpose is to obtain extruded or non-extruded pellets with competitive quality and prices.  The project may include the modernization and expansion of two existing feed plants (in Camagüey and Cienfuegos), as well as the establishment of new ones.

Increased offshore fishing operations with Cuban ships and crews. There is an interest in enhancing environment-friendly fishing activities with large vessels in Africa and other areas of interest; expanding operations with small vessels in Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean; creating cold-storage facilities in Cuba for distribution to Latin America and the Caribbean.

Development of live lobster production and marketing.