Intelligence
Marine fish culture in Brazil
Marine fish farming in Brazil appears promising. A new cobia research network will support industry growth through standardization, development of technology and training.
Intelligence
Southern Brazilian flounder
Work on the reproduction and larval rearing of southern Brazilian flounder supports the feasibility of flounder culture. Further research will improve weaning and grow-out techniques for the species.
Health & Welfare
Field performance of imported SPF shrimp in Brazil
Combined analyses of SPF shrimp from six imported lines and one commercial genetically improved line in Brazil found excellent winter performance.
Responsibility
Brazil’s inland aquaculture
Freshwater fish culture is practiced in every state in Brazil, primarily at small-scale earthen pond facilities, but tilapia culture in reservoir cages is increasing.
Intelligence
Freshwater prawn farming in Brazil
Freshwater prawns are farmed in almost all states in Brazil, although the industry is concentrated in the southeast region, mainly the state of Espirito Santo.
Intelligence
Pintado culture in Brazil
Pintado, a South American carnivorous catfish that inhabits the Paraná and São Francisco River basins, is cultured in most regions of Brazil.
Responsibility
Low-salinity, inland shrimp culture in Brazil and Ecuador
Some producers take advantage of shrimp's ability to tolerate a broad range of salinity variations by rearing in low-salinity waters.
Aquafeeds
Protein requirements for pacu
Because of the natural feeding habits of the Brazilian fish pacu, it is relevant to evaluate the use of vegetable protein in their feed.
Aquafeeds
The Brazilian aquaculture feed market: A growing giant
The culture of tropical freshwater fishes has led aquaculture development in Brazil, where many areas have the required characteristics to grow the industry.