Project Piaba

Project Piaba
Center of Ornamental Fish Studies & Conservation
From the Rio Negro to the world.
Barcelos, Amazonas Brazil

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RESEARCH

Aquatic Ecosystems
Biodversity
Academic Research: Aquatic Habitats, Food Chains, Distribution & Biological Markers.

Fisheries Management
Fishery Socio-Economic
Applied Reseach: Life Cycles, Quality Control, Statistics & Commerce.

ABOUT

History

Team

Mission

Updates/News

CONSERVATION

On the Ground - The education center in Barcelos, the fishermen

Partnerships

The Hobbyist - Why buy Rio Negro fish?

Making a Living - Economic alernatives to fishing in Amazonia

THE FISHERY

History - Fishing in the Rio Negro

Profiles of Fisherfolk - The Piabeiros of the Rio Negro

Fishing & Transport - Journey of the Cardinal Tetra from river to livingroom

THE HOBBIEST

Rio Negro Fishes - Species list, photos, & natural history

Husbandry - Selecting and caring for Rio Negro fishes

Conservation - Why buy Rio Negro fish?

Hobbyist Survey - Please take a minute and send us some feedback

TRAVEL

Upcoming Trips

LINKS

Upcoming Trips

CONTACTS

Upcoming Trips