Vega et al. (2018) published a scientific article on aquaculture in the Bolivian Amazon. Using GIS, they predict the suitability of different regions of the country for pacu/tambaqui aquaculture. The article was published in the Journal […]
This article, recently published in Reviews in Fisheries Science and Aquaculture, compares the status of Amazon fisheries in the Madeira basin in Brazil, Peru and Bolivia, using an indicator approach.
This manual, which was prepared by CEPAC within the framework of the Fish for Life project, with the support of IDRC, Global Affairs, and INIAF, contains updated information on pacú fish farming in the Bolivian Amazon. This […]
Fish for Life, supported by INIAF, World Bank and IDRC-Global Affairs Canada (GAC), publishes the book "Technical bases for the use and management of paiche (Arapaima gigas) in the Bolivian Amazon basin." The book consists of 6 […]
Species introduction, combined with changing access rules, increasing demand, and new road and dam infrastructure, are contributing to notable changes in Bolivian Amazon fisheries. This paper examines community responses to the appearance of a commercially valuable introduced fish […]
The Plurinational State of Bolivia has a high potential for aquaculture and fishing development. Despite this, it is one of the countries with the lowest fish consumption, just about 3 kg/person/year. Within this […]
The giant fish Arapaima cf. gigas was introduced to the northern Amazon of Bolivia more than half a century ago and now contributes significantly to commercial fishing. Little is known about its distribution potential and […]
To improve the nutritional situation with fish, it is important to investigate the potential nutritional contribution of species consumed locally as well as to know the nutritional value of Amazonian fish to promote their consumption […]
The indigenous Ese Ejjas have been the subject of study since the 19th century through exploration and ethnographic studies. Geographically they have been associated with riparian habitats and floodplains of the Madidi, Beni river basins […]
The paiche (Arapaima gigas) is a species that has been acquiring, in a very short time, an outstanding role in the fishing offer of the northern Amazon of Bolivia. It has led to a new production chain and drastic changes […]
During the dry season of 2011, PECES PARA LA VIDA has prioritized the collection of fishing data in the lower basin of the Madre de Dios and Beni rivers. Likewise, a series of activities were developed to […]
Edited by PIEB Foundation, Faunagua, Conservation International, Embassy of Denmark, IDRC, Canadian International Development Agency, CIDOB, World Fisheries Trust, ULRA, Agua Sostenible, FEUPECONAB Year 2012 Pages 152p The freshwater fishing resources of the Amazon require [… ]
Because we all want to eat good quality fish, this manual presents a series of good practices that allow us to improve the handling and conservation of fish, in addition to supporting the development of the fishing sector and food security […]
With the help of Vicente Cuevas, Argentine Chef, specialist in gastronomic and traditional dishes with fish meat, the workshop “Gastronomic dishes with fish meat” was developed, during which the women of the ARAPAIMA group learned and innovated […]
This book provides an updated overview of the aquatic resources of the Bolivian Amazon: freshwater fish and dolphins. Pioneering information is presented on the general characteristics of the region and on the rates […]
Bolivia and Brazil share one of the most attractive and preserved basins in the Amazon region: the Iténez or Guaporé river basin. The highest portions of this basin receive the waters that run over the bed […]
People in Bolivia don't eat much fish — among South American nations it has the lowest per-capita consumption — despite having a large number of lakes and rivers. But local, sustainably sourced fish could be a good source […]
The book "Guidelines and recommendations for the management of paiche" consists of five parts. The first presents the problem of paiche in Bolivia and establishes the scope of this document. In the second part […]
This photo book provides an overview of the actions implemented in the period 2015-2018 by Peces para la Vida II (PPV II), which is a platform of institutions that aims to improve the contribution of fish to […]
Through the revaluation of ancestral knowledge and exploring new and diverse gastronomic forms, it is hoped to help the food security of populations that consume fish and contribute to generating greater added value […]