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flag Study suggests Amazon aquaculture could boost nutrition and economy while cutting deforestation.

flag A new study in Nature Sustainability indicates that expanding aquaculture in the Amazon could offer significant nutritional and economic benefits while reducing environmental harm compared to cattle grazing. flag Aquaculture produces far fewer greenhouse gases and uses much less land than cattle farming, which is a major cause of deforestation. flag However, the study also notes challenges like potential invasive species and land use issues. flag Researchers propose five principles for sustainable growth, including using degraded land and improving technology access for producers.

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