Building on the findings of various research work this online article highlights the importance of floodplain forests for the survival and maintaining the diversity of fish populations in the Amazon. The article highlights how forest cover is particularly important for the presence (and catch) of commercial fish species and argues for prioritizing the conservation of floodplain forests.
For Many Fish, Forest is Just as Necessary as Water
Organization
Amazon Waters
Language
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Year
2018
File type
Online Article
Keywords English
Amazon, Brazil, Peru
Palabras clave Español
Amazonía, Brasil, Perú
Palavras-chave Português
Amazônia, Brasil, Peru
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For Many Fish, Forest is Just as Necessary as Water
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