ESTIMATION OF BIOMASS AND ARTEMIA CYSTS PRODUCTION IN THE CUBAN SALINA EL REAL
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The aim of this study is to estimate the productive level of biomass and Artemia cysts in the Cuban El Real salt flat. Precipitation and evaporation data from the salt flat from 1987 to 2019 were statistically analyzed to estimate how many months per year Artemia biomass and cysts could be produced. Ponds 5 and 6 (30.9 ha) were selected to produce biomass and ponds 7 to 9 (197.1 ha) for cysts. Biomass production was estimated at up to 333 t/ year; while processed cysts were up to 7.2 t/year, which would bring a significant economic benefit to the salt flat, which in the international market could provide a profit of up to USD 1.11 million/year. Artemia production in this salt mine was estimated to be enough to cover the needs of national shrimp farming cysts until 2030, to recover a growth rate of over 500 t/year of shrimp. It was concluded that biomass could be generated throughout the year, while nine months would be suitable for generating Artemia cysts.
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