| IMOLA Project > Activities > Aquaculture > Aquaculture Pilot Models |
The objective of aquaculture pilot models is to assess the feasibility, as well as environmental and economic impacts, of different aquaculture models for local fish farmers. The pilot models are expected to generate new knowledge and experience on the aquaculture activities that have less impact on the environment and enhance the livelihoods of local fish farmers.
The pilot models were implemented in two phases: Phase I (2007) and Phase II (2008). For Phase I, eight pilot model proposals elaborated in collaboration with the Provincial Fishery Extension Center (FEC) and the Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry (HUAF) were approved and co-financed by the project. Five of them were actually implemented in 2007 and completed by January 2008.
Phase I Aquaculture Pilot Models
| Title | Leader | Site | Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyculture of giant tiger shrimp, orange-spotted rabbitfish, and Gracilaria | L.T.B.Thuy FEC | H.Phong |  |
| Clam culture in the earthen ponds to improve the aquatic environment | P.Q.A.Khoi N.T.T.Giang FEC | Q.Phuoc | |
| High-tide culture model of giant tiger shrimp using biological products | C.N.Phi FEC | P.Xuan | |
| Polyculture of giant tiger shrimp and mullet | N.N.Phuoc HUAF | L.Binh | |
| Polyculture of greasy grouper, red snapper, and white-spotted rabbit fish | L.V.Dan HUAF | L.Binh | |
In Phase II, eight pilot model proposals by FEC and HUAF were approved and co-financed by the project. All started in March 2008 and are currently ongoing.
Phase II Aquaculture Pilot Models
| Title | Leader | Site |
|---|---|---|
| Polyculture of red tilapia, nile tilapia, and mullet in a pond | H.V.M.Chau FEC | D.Hai |
| Tilapia culture in net enclosure in low-tide shrimp ponds | P.Q.A.Khoi FEC | Q.Ngan Q.Cong |
| Polyculture of greasy grouper, red snapper, and oyster in cages | N.N.Phuoc HUAF | H.Duong |
| Polyculture of giant tiger prawn and mullet in high-tide ponds | N.N.Phuoc HUAF | L.Binh |
| Polyculture of tiger prawn, mullet , orange-spotted rabbitfish, crab, and rong cau in an earth pond | N.T.X.Hong HUAF | H.Phong |
| Polyculture of freshwater fishes and clam in pond and cages | N.D.Q.Tram HUAF | Q.Thai |
| Polyculture of green and giant tiger prawns, tilapia, white-spotted and orange-spotted rabbitfishes | T.T.Chat HUAF | T.An H.Phong |
| Frog raising by using worm as supplemental feed source | N.T.X.Hong HUAF | H.Phong |
These pilot models are also regarded as a capacity building opportunity for local fish farmers to expand their knowledge and experience on alternative aquaculture models, which have less impacts on the lagoon ecosystem while enhancing their livelihoods. To materialize this aim, each pilot model is coupled with a pre-pilot training and an experience-sharing workshop, which is usually attended by the local fish farmers from the same commune.
