KERALA TOURISM NEWSLETTER
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ISSUE: 217 SEPTEMBER 2011
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Poyya Fish Farm to be an aqua tourism spot
A master plan has been submitted to the State Government to develop the model shrimp farm and training Centre at Poyya, near Thirssur, as an aqua tourism spot. The farm is situated near the Muziris Heritage site at Kottapuram in Thrissur.
The master plan for the project includes setting up of a fisheries museum, a demo of fish culture and pokkali farming. The museum will have the demonstration of age-old fishing methods, including fishing crafts and gears. Rearing of prawns, crabs, milkfish and pearlspot in the farm ponds have also been planned.
The fish grown in the farm will used to prepare traditional cuisine for tourists visiting the farm and the Muziris heritage site.
