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A considerable number of coastal lagoons in Mexico are isolated from the ocean by sand-bars, which open at times during the rainy season. During these periods, larvae of various organisms enter the lagoons so that biological productivity increases substantially. These high production events, however, are unpredictable, making it difficult to plan fishing activities. A wave energy driven sea water pump, which transports marine larvae undamaged since it has no moving parts, has been developed at the National University of Mexico. The system represents a low cost communication alternative between the ocean and lagoons, with potential for the biological management of coastal ecosystems and control over environmental impact. The wider project involves an interdisciplinary team working together with the fishing community of Cacalotepec on the development of a model of community-based sustainable coastal management.
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, Mexico
For more information about this grant, please contact the CEC Secretariat.
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Mexico 
