![]() ![]() ![]() New technologies, including digital devices and simple disruptive innovations, can increase productivity and support the shift to a circular economy, bioeconomics and sustainability supported by science-based innovations and knowledge. The challenge is to develop truly sustainable production systems to support a perennial industry. A large domestic market is available for edible fish and shellfish, ornamentals, baitfish and hatchery-reared juveniles for biomitigation purposes. Brazil has more than 200 thousand freshwater fish farms, about 3000 marine shrimp farms, and about 100 aquaculture research institutions. The bulk of production comes from small farms: more than 80 % have less than 2 ha. Other species have great local socio-economic importance. The main farmed species are Nile tilapia ( Oreochromis niloticus), tambaqui ( Colossoma macropomum) and the Pacific white leg shrimp ( Litopenaeus vannamei). Freshwater fish is predominantly produced, followed by marine shrimp. ![]() Production in 2019 was estimated at 800,000 tonnes, representing a gross revenue of US$ 1 billion. Currently, this activity can be divided into five main sectors, defined by tradition and type of cultured organism: freshwater fish, marine shrimp, mollusks, freshwater prawns and frogs. Aquaculture in Brazil probably started in the 17th century, during the Dutch occupation of the northeastern region. Your customizable and curated collection of the best in trusted news plus coverage of sports, entertainment, money, weather, travel, health and lifestyle. ![]()
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