Industry Events
LACQUA 19
A light in Central American Aquaculture by Ivan Marquetti, Managing Director- Latin America, International Aquafeed November 22, 2019 With a paradisiacal landscape, Costa Rica welcomed us upon landing at the airport. It was difficult not to admire its mountains, palm trees, thick and abundant vegetation, many rivers and majestic beaches that, from the first, we realised makes this place an ideal hub for the aquaculture industry. Wyndham Herradura Convention Centre, located outside the city, was where the opening ceremony was held by the organisers of the event - The National Technical University (UTN) , the National University (UNA) of Costa Rica and the World Aquaculture Society (LAAC / WAS). Deans of both universities gave us a very accurate idea of the situation of the national economy and local aquaculture sector, a undustry that all agreed is under-exploited and requires national policies put into place to ensure its successful development. During the three day event, there were sessions and workshops that focused upon the most popular and recognised aquatic species of Costa Rica and other Latin American and Caribbean countries, with a special focus on tilapia, salmon, trout, shrimp, algae, Pangasius and other marine species. 46 | February 2020 - International Aquafeed