
School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences Faculty Publications and Presentations
Towards sustainable aquaculture in the Amazon
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-25-2025
Abstract
Aquaculture in the Amazon holds the potential to meet increasing food demands while offering economic opportunities in a region facing deforestation and biodiversity loss. However, expanding aquaculture in this biodiverse region comes with complex environmental and social trade-offs. This Review explores how aquaculture can support sustainable development by minimizing its environmental impact, promoting equitable livelihoods and enhancing food security. It also highlights key challenges, such as greenhouse gas emissions and land-use changes, that need to be addressed for aquaculture to thrive sustainably in the Amazon.
Recommended Citation
Pacheco, F.S., Heilpern, S.A., DiLeo, C. et al. Towards sustainable aquaculture in the Amazon. Nature Sustainability (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-024-01500-w
Publication Title
Nature Sustainability
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-024-01500-w
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