Shrimp farming provides market alternative during marine ban

Due to a marine shrimp ban in effect until November 14, 2026, shrimp farms are emerging as a vital alternative to maintain market supply and support local employment. In Zacatecoluca, specifically the Ánimas Abajo canton, operations such as Camaronera Ánimas utilize 32 ponds with automated aeration and feeding systems to ensure year-round production.

These facilities employ dozens of workers across laboratory, administrative, and production roles. By using staggered planting methods, farms can provide consistent supply and various sizes of shrimp throughout the year, preventing the shortages often associated with seasonal marine harvests.