Intelligence
Pirarucu production advances in central Amazon, Brazil
The pirarucu is a promising species for tropical aquaculture due to its market value and good performance under intensive culture.
Innovation & Investment
Aquaculture planning, development in Brazilian federal waters
The aquaculture industry in Brazil is moving toward further expansion with the support of the federal government. A key strategy of the More Fishing and Aquaculture plan is the development of aquaculture in federal waters. The plan promotes sustainable development of fisheries and aquaculture by linking those involved and consolidating state policies addressing social inclusion, security and food sovereignty. Tilapia is the main farmed fish, although tambaqui and others have potential for large-scale production due to their wide acceptance by consumers.
Intelligence
Pirarucu show promise for cage culture in Amazon region
The pirarucu or Brazilian freshwater cod, an endemic fish species from the Amazon River basin, is the largest freshwater scaled fish in the world.