Sustainability development analysis of semi‐intensive shrimp farms in Sonora, México

González, Olvera; Beltrán, L.F.; Cáceres-Martínez, Carlos; Ramírez, Hernández; Hernández‐Vázquez, Salvador; Troyo‐Diéguez, Enrique; Ortega‐Rubio, Alfredo

doi:10.1002/sd.217

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“…However, in nearly all cases the shrimp farms have been located adjacent to, rather than within, the mangrove stands (Figure 6), and there has been little net loss of mangrove stands so far (Table 8; also see P! a aez-Osuna (2001) and Gonzalez et al (2003)). This is due to federal legal restrictions on the clearing of mangrove forests, and also because pond construction and management are easier on the flats than in the mangrove marshes themselves.…”

Section: Mangrove Esterosmentioning

confidence: 96%

Coastal wetlands of the northern Gulf of California: inventory and conservation status

Glenn¹,

Nagler²,

Brusca

et al. 2005

Aquatic Conserv: Mar. Freshw. Ecosyst.

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ABSTRACT1. Above 288N, the coastline of the northern Gulf of California is indented at frequent intervals by negative or inverse estuaries that are saltier at their backs than at their mouths due to the lack of freshwater inflow. These 'esteros' total over 215 000 ha in area and encompass mangrove marshes below 298N and saltgrass (Distichlis palmeri) marshes north of 298N. An additional 6000 ha of freshwater and brackish wetlands are found in the Colorado River delta where fresh water enters the intertidal zone.2. The mangrove marshes in the Gulf of California have been afforded some degree of protected status in Mexico, but the northern saltgrass esteros do not have priority conservation status and are increasingly becoming development targets for resorts, vacation homes and aquaculture sites.3. We conducted an inventory of the marshes using aerial photography and satellite images, and evaluated the extent and type of development on each marsh. We reviewed the available literature on the marshes to document their vegetation types and ecological functions in the adjacent marine and terrestrial ecosystems.4. Over 95% of the mangrove marshes have been developed for shrimp farming. However, the farms are built adjacent to, rather than in, the marshes, and the mangrove stands are still mostly intact.5. The majority of saltgrass marshes above the mangrove line are still relatively unspoiled. However, resort and vacation home development is taking place on land surrounding them.6. We recommend a system of protected reserves incorporating the pristine wetlands, along with water quality management and buffer zones for the more developed esteros. The saltgrass marshes should be considered for conservation protection, similar to the protection given to the southern mangrove marshes whose value has already been recognized.

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Section: Mangrove Esterosmentioning

confidence: 96%

Coastal wetlands of the northern Gulf of California: inventory and conservation status

Glenn¹,

Nagler²,

Brusca

et al. 2005

Aquatic Conserv: Mar. Freshw. Ecosyst.

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“…They try to measure responsible farming practices instead of focus on the central rationale of sustainability that is the capacity of a system persists in time. Some articles using indicators of sustainability to assess aquaculture systems have been published (Dalsgaard et al, 1995;Lightfoot et al, 1996;Dalsgaard and Oficial, 1997;Caffey et al, 2001;González et al, 2003;Stevenson et al, 2005;Tipraqsa et al, 2007;Bergquist, 2007;O'Ryan and Pereira, 2015;Chowdhury et al, 2015;Ting et al 2015, Moura et al, 2016. However, most of the indicators proposed are qualitative, restricted to environmental dimension, specific regions, species or systems, must be obtained from secondary data (which often are not available), or were developed to help the consumer decisions.…”

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Indicators of sustainability to assess aquaculture systems

Valenti

Kimpara

Preto

et al. 2018

Ecological Indicators

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Aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing food-producing sectors worldwide, making it desirable to assess the sustainability of aquaculture systems. The objective of this study was to develop a portfolio of quantitative indicators of economic, environmental and social sustainability to assess different aquaculture systems. The indicators were developed from 2003 to 2016, combining top-down and bottom-up methods, together with practical observations in experimental and commercial aquaculture facilities. A total of 56 economic (14), environmental (22) and social (20) indicators are proposed. Economic sustainability indicators reveal the degree of efficiency in using financial resources, the economic feasibility, resilience, and the capacity to absorb negative external costs and to generate funds for reinvestment. Environmental indicators reflect the use of natural resources, the efficiency in using resources, the release of pollutants and unused byproducts, and the risk of reducing biodiversity. Social sustainability indicators reflect the capacity to generate benefits for local communities, including jobs and food security, equitable income distribution, equality of opportunity, and inclusion of vulnerable populations. The indicators thus developed can be used on farm, regional, global or sectorial scales. They are quantitative, broad, scientifically sound, easy to understand and interpret, feasible to obtain on farms or on research stations, and permit comparison at different scales of space and time. Thus, they can be used to assess production systems and to compare different experimental treatments in research experiments. They also can be used by certifying organizations, investors, and policymakers. They allow performing diagnostics, identifying strengths and weaknesses, setting goals and determining actions, and assessing the effectiveness of actions and public policies.

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Establishing limits to aquaculture in a protected coastal lagoon: Impact of Farfantepenaeus paulensis pens on water quality, sediment and benthic biota

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Sustainability development analysis of semi‐intensive shrimp farms in Sonora, México

Cited by 8 publications

References 14 publications

Coastal wetlands of the northern Gulf of California: inventory and conservation status

Coastal wetlands of the northern Gulf of California: inventory and conservation status

Indicators of sustainability to assess aquaculture systems

Establishing limits to aquaculture in a protected coastal lagoon: Impact of Farfantepenaeus paulensis pens on water quality, sediment and benthic biota

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