In an effort to strengthen the local economy and improve nutrition in the Amazon, the Peruvian Amazon Research Institute (IIAP) made the donation and delivery of 81,000 gamitana fry, directly benefiting families from 16 communities in the district of Pebas, in the Loreto region. Food sovereignty at the heart of the Amazon This initiative represents a fundamental milestone in the fight against food insecurity and malnutrition in the most vulnerable areas of our jungle. By providing rural populations with high-quality biological resources, the IIAP not only delivers "water seeds," but also guarantees access to a source of animal protein with high biological value, essential for child development and family welfare. In a context where pressure on natural resources is increasing, sustainable aquaculture stands as the strategic pillar for Amazonian peoples to achieve food sovereignty, transforming water bodies into productive and permanent pantries for life. Broad community reach The ...