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| The direction and management of the company, including production and marketing, are under the responsibility of the joint-venture founder partners. |
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Pedro Noriega-Curtis. Mexican nationality. Biochemical Engineer holding a Master of Science degree on Aquaculture and Fisheries Management from the University of Stirling, U.K. His professional experience in the field of aquaculture includes research, commercial and financial management, as well as production responsibilities in farming operations. He is an active consultant of private firms and of governmental institutions and international organisations (FAO, UNDP, Inter-American Development Bank), in the areas of planning, development and finance, having worked and traveled extensively world-wide in connection with the aquaculture industry. At present he is a business consultant for the SeaStar Fisheries Information Service of GeoEye, Inc. throughout Latin America. |
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He is also a founding partner of Marimex del Pacifico, dedicated to the culture of Lion’s Paw, a native scallop species (Nodipecten subnudosus).
“Indeed, the implementation of Sol Azul’s oyster culture technology has demonstrated the validity of the principles of the creation of the Biosphere Reserve in integrated regional planning, having become a model for balanced and sustainable development. This model has generated positive conservation results in Mexico, in terms of economic and social development”. |
Philippe Danigo. French nationality, born in Bretagne, cradle of French oyster culture, 3rd generation descendant of commercial oyster farmers. Marine biologist with a Master of Science degree from the University of Brest. Over 15 years experience in aquaculture production, of which 10 have been devoted to professional services carried out in Latin America (Ecuador, Colombia, México). As an expert of France Aquaculture/IFREMER, has been responsible for aquaculture technology transference, particularly within the shrimp and oyster hatchery and farming industry. Is also an active consultant of FAO, the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. In 1993 he partners with Pedro Noriega to create SOL AZUL. Since then he has participated actively in the development of aquaculture in Mexico as the founding President of the Aquaculture Health Committee for Baja California Sur, Secretary for the National Oyster Product System, and founding partner of Marimex del Pacífico, dedicated to the culture of scallop (Nodipecten subnudosus). |
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“Our activity naturally leads to protect the environment. If we wish to obtain a healthy product, it has to be developed in a healthy environment. If the place where we work is polluted, our business is over. Thus, bivalve production goes hand in hand with the protection, defense and care of the environment. Also, cultivating our products in pristine areas gives them an added value. For this reason, we decided to launch our oyster aquaculture company within the El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve. Our affiliate company, Marimex del Pacifico is supported by TNC (The Nature Conservancy) through the Eco-Enterprises Fund, awarded to those businesses that have a positive social, economic and ecological impact”. |
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