Where coca once flourished, ASOPPAEP now operates a series of aquaculture pools which are home to thousands of tambaqui and tilapia fish, producing nearly 4,000 kilograms every six months.

Among the states that exported fish in 2022, Paraná led the way with 58% of the total. Mato Grosso do Sul and Bahia followed with 18% and 11% shares, respectively. Revenue from tambaqui fish ...