Puerto Colombia, Colombia
Marine Species Aquaculture Project
The Marine Species Aquaculture Project in Puerto Colombia seeks to cultivate sábalo fish within the Ciénaga de los Manatíes, generating 1.8 million kg of fish annually through six floating cages. Designed to improve local livelihoods, the initiative will create direct income for families, reduce seafood transport emissions, and stimulate secondary production of native crab species. By protecting 100% of the coastal wetland area used, the project supports biodiversity conservation while promoting sustainable seafood sourcing for over 110 coastal restaurants.
Project owner: Barranquilla Metropolitan Area
Primary sectors: Sustainable marine production (sustainable water use; sustainable fishing)
Objectives & outcomes
- Produce 1.8 million kg of sábalo fish annually using 6 aquaculture cages (15×15×2 m)
- Generate approx. COP 600 million (EUR 128,000) per year in revenue with monthly net income of COP 50 million (EUR 10,650).
- Provide direct employment for 5 people and economic impact for 30 residents.
- Conserve 17.65 ha of coastal wetland (Ciénaga de los Manatíes), ensuring 100% ecosystem protection
- Supply fresh marine fish to 110 local restaurants, replacing river fish and lowering transport-related emissions.
Estimated budget
- Implementation: COP 517.79 million (EUR 110,000)
Stage: Pre-feasibility
