FUNDACIÓN TERRAZUL CENTRO DE DESARROLLO TECNOLOGICO COPYRIGHT 2001
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Current Projects
It is a highly nutritive supplement made of cyanobacteria and microalgae of the genus
Arthrospira, its main purpose is as a feed supplement consumed raw or in the form of tablets of
pressed spirulina, it is used as a source of pigments such as phycocyanin or xanthophylls or
polyunsaturated fatty acids. Due to the high protein, it can be used as a replacement for soy
protein.
Mariculture and Aquaculture
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The study of biodiversity in the interest of generating bioproducts allows financially
sustainable conservation, therefore, the Foundation Terrazul conduct studies in implementing
efficient technologies from crop seaweeds, fish and crustaceans in order to obtain bioproducts
from different aquatic species in the country.
Strengthening Community business partnerships
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Through the design and implementation of projects and programs we have developed an
Aquaculture Business Unit, as a way of contributing to the economic benefit of the community
and improving nutrition of the families.
Reef Ball* is a system of marine ecosystem recovery implemented in several countries. Its
main purpose is restoring degraded marine habitats. Authorized contractor Terrazul has
built and located over 600 Reef Ball modules to protect marine ecosystems focus on the
Alta Guajira.
* Is a registered trademark of Reef Ball Foundation
Recovery of coastal marine ecosystemss
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Past Projects