UABCS delivers one million oyster seeds to producers in Comondú

COMONDÚ, BCS. – The Autonomous University of Baja California Sur (UABCS) has taken a significant step to consolidate aquaculture in the state, delivering a batch of one million Japanese oyster seeds to the "Ostrícola Nautilus" cooperative in Comondú. This action is not an isolated event but the culmination of years of research at the university's Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Biology for Aquaculture, which aims to improve the resilience and quality of the product from Baja California Sur.

Dr. Dante Salgado González, rector of UABCS, led the delivery event and stressed the importance of the university's engagement with the state's productive sectors. "Science that remains on the shelves does not fulfill its social function. Our goal is for the excellent research we conduct at UABCS to be directly transferred to those who can use it to improve their quality of life and strengthen the regional economy," the rector declared before the cooperative members.

The delivered seeds are of the Japanese oyster variety (Crassostrea gigas), but they have been genetically selected by UABCS scientists to exhibit a higher growth rate and better adaptation to the temperature and salinity conditions of Magdalena Bay. This represents a key competitive advantage for local producers, as it reduces fattening times and the mortality of the mollusks.

Juan Manuel García, president of the Ostrícola Nautilus cooperative, expressed his gratitude, indicating that this support is vital for the reactivation of their farms. "In recent years, we have faced difficulties in obtaining quality seed. This massive delivery by the university gives us the certainty to plan our production cycles and allows us to be more competitive in the national and international markets," he commented.

This collaboration is a clear example of applying science and technology to solve local problems, a model that seeks to foster productive sovereignty. By strengthening cooperatives, community-based economic development is promoted, ensuring that the benefits of scientific innovation are distributed more equitably in the state's coastal areas.