The women in Contramaestre are inspired by the legacy of Vilma Espín, committed to the aquaculture sector, who strive to give life to freshwater fish for the benefit of feeding the people.
Mariela Martínez Rosales is one of these fish farming technicians, owner of the water mirrors of the “Carlos Manuel de Céspedes” Alevinage Station, who goes out daily to conquer with knowledge and skill all the initial processes for the development of different aquaculture species.
This woman with more than 35 years in the sector, in the midst of a difficult economic scenario, defies adversity to ensure the reproductive cycles of tench, amura carp, tilapia and claria, in addition to the activity of alevinage for future planting in dams and micro-dams in Contramaestre and other neighboring municipalities.
Her vast experience as an aquaculturist in the management of this biomass to ensure the restocking of the reservoirs, linked to the preparation of the infrastructure in 7 productive hectares, is a valuable learning experience for local fisheries.
Mariela Martínez spends long hours under a sun that cracks the stones, accompanied by other men from the Alevinage Station, to take care of the fish that are born there like her own children, then they are seeded and fertilized while waiting for the desired size, according to each stage of growth.
Inspired by the legacy of Vilma Espín are the women of Contramaestre, committed to the aquaculture sector, who strive to give life to freshwater fish for the benefit of feeding the people.
Mariela Martínez Rosales is one of these fish farming technicians, owner of the water mirrors of the “Carlos Manuel de Céspedes” Alevinage Station, who goes out daily to conquer with knowledge and skill all the initial processes for the development of different aquaculture species.
With a backpack full of goals, this woman with more than 35 years in the sector, in the midst of a difficult economic scenario, defies adversity to ensure the reproductive cycles of tench, amura carp, tilapia and claria, in addition to the breeding activity for future planting in dams and micro-dams in Contramaestre and other neighboring municipalities.
His vast experience as an aquaculturist in the management of this biomass to ensure the restocking of the reservoirs, linked to the preparation of the infrastructure in 7 productive hectares, is a valuable learning experience for local fisheries.
Under a sun that cracks the stones, Mariela Martínez spends long hours accompanied by other men of the Alevinage Station, to take care of the fish that are born there as her own children, then they are seeded and fertilized waiting for the desired size, according to each stage of growth.
This aquaculture woman from Contramaestre, who, following Vilma Espín’s example, convinces with her work for her sense of belonging and technological discipline in terms of aquaculture cultivation, also prioritizes monitoring signs of diseases and complying with sanitary protocols of animal welfare.
Mariela Martinez Rosales is always on the move at the “Carlos Manuel de Cespedes” Fish Farming Station located in the town of Maffo, where the processes that start the food production chain of aquaculture in Contramaestre are ensured.
As owner of the fresh waters in this municipality, this noble and empowered woman, faithful to her task in the big house of fish, who does not spare time or days of the week to develop species that contribute to the feeding of her people, can be qualified as the owner of the fresh waters in this municipality.
