Crassostrea rhizophorae from Vizcaya Estuary, Limón (Caribbean), were transplanted to shrimp culture ponds in Chomes, Puntarenas (Pacific), Costa Rica. The oysters were grown on continuously submerged trays. The survival rate was 70% after 45 days, and no mortality ocurred from day 45 to day 80. When the study was completed the growth weight relation was constant and the growth curve from positive, indicating a good response to transplantation and an excellent adaptation to the new environment.

Se transplantaron ostiones de manglar, Crassostrea rhizophorae, desde Estero Vizcaya, Limón, a un estanque de cultivo de camarones en Chomes, Puntarenas, donde se obtuvo una supervivencia alta, alrededor del 70% luego de 45 días (se mantuvo constante hasta los 80 días). La relación longitud/peso fue constante pre y postraslado y la forma de la curva de crecimiento es positiva, indicando todos estos valores una buena adaptación al estanque artificial.