Abstract

This study involved the cultivation of river shrimp with extensive ultraviolet radiation for the long-term growth of Camarones, a hamlet in Chile. An aquaculture cultivation facility was established utilizing water recirculation to yield 8500 kilograms of river shrimp and rainbow trout annually, in a 30:70 ratio, respectively. This was created by considering (1) the idea of assisting resilient communities through the concepts of the circular economics, (2) the utilization of solar water intervention methods for the growing of these plants to diminish arsenic levels in the untreated waters of the Camarones River, and (3) strategies for enhancing the value of the byproducts from the manufacturing plant to improve agriculture and ensure water preservation for the environment. This endeavor will utilize solar energy and irradiation to generate electricity and employ the process of photosynthesis to eliminate arsenic from the water. This initiative adheres to 10 of the 12 guiding principles of the Circular Economy, positioning it as a viable solution for regions with analogous features worldwide.

Keywords: Aquaculture, Circular economy, Aquatic food generation, Sustainability