• PRESENTATION - 11
• OCCURRENCE OF Potamotrygon orbignyi (CHONDRICHTHYES, POTAMOTRYGONINAE) IN THE REGION AFFECTED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BALBINA HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANT ON THE UATUMÃ RIVER, AMAZONAS, BRAZIL  - 13
• FRESHWATER STINGRAYS, PHYSIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION - 27
• RESTRICTIVE FEED MANAGEMENT IN FISH FARMING - 39
• USE OF ALTERNATIVE DIETS FOR TAMBAQUI (Colossoma macropomum) - 59
• LYSINE IN DIETS FOR TAMBAQUI Colossoma macropomum (CUVIER, 1818) - 79
• USE OF FOOD ADDITIVES IN FISH NUTRITION - 101
• MICROPLASTIC IN FRESHWATER FISH PRODUCTION SYSTEMS - 109
• FISH CONTAMINATED BY PAHS IN THE AMAZON - 129
• USE OF FISH BY-PRODUCTS FOR GELATIN EXTRACTION - 143
• SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND WELFARE OF FISH OF INTEREST TO FISH FARMING - 169
• GENERAL BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF Chelus spp - 181
• USING FISH BY-PRODUCTS AS SILAGE FOR ALTERNATIVE FOOD IN POULTRY DIETS  - 195
• MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION OF SLOW-GROWING BROILERS - 211
• COMMERCIAL AND PRODUCTIVE ASPECTS OF POULTRY FARMING IN THE LEGAL AMAZON - 227
• INDEX - 287
• ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS AND AUTHORS - 291

ORGANIZERS

ADRIANO TEIXEIRA DE OLIVEIRA

Professor at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Amazonas (IFAM). Leader of the Center for Research on Invertebrates and Vertebrates of the Amazon (NEIVA). Degree in Biological Sciences and a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine. Master’s and a PhD in Biological Diversity from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM) and completed a postdoctoral internship at the Center for Food Analysis (NAL) of the Chemistry Institute of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Also completed a postdoctoral internship at the Institute of Agrifood, Research and Technology (IRTA) in Barcelona, Spain.

ARIANY RABELLO DA SILVA LIEBL

Degree in Animal Science from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES). Master’s degree in Aquaculture from the Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG) and a PhD in Fisheries Sciences in the Tropics from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Works as a researcher in Regional Scientific Development (DCR) for the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq). She serves as the PDCTR Coordinator for the Amazonas State Research Support Foundation (FAPEAM). Affiliated as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Amazonas (IFAM).

SUELEN MIRANDA DOS SANTOS

Graduated in Fisheries Engineering from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Master’s degree in Biological Sciences (Area of ??Concentration in Freshwater Biology and Inland Fisheries) from the National Institute of Amazonian Research (INPA) and PhD in Fisheries Sciences in the Tropics (Area of ??Concentration in Sustainable Use of Tropical Fisheries Resources) from UFAM. Professor of Basic, Technical and Technological Education (EBTT) and undergraduate education at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Amazonas (IFAM).

JUNIOR RIBEIRO CARVALHO

PhD, master’s and undergraduate degree in Chemistry from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Member of the Center for Studies on Invertebrates and Vertebrates of the Amazon (NEIVA), contributing in the areas of chromatography and spectrometry to the development of applied research, including studies on ecotoxicology and biomonitoring of aquatic species. He has gained consolidated experience in interdisciplinary projects, with a focus on the interface between Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Sciences.

JOÃO PAULO FERREIRA RUFINO

Graduated in Animal Science (UFAM), English Language (Uniasselvi University Center) and Economics (UFAM). MBA in Agribusiness Management and Marketing Administration (Uniasselvi University Center). Master’s in Animal Science (UFAM) and PhD in Biodiversity and Biotechnology (REDE BIONORTE – UFAM/UEA) and in Animal Science and Fisheries Resources (UFAM). Postdoctoral Scholar (Junior Postdoctoral Fellow – CNPq) in the area of ??Animal Science (UFAM). Professor in the Department of Physiological Sciences of the Institute of Biological Sciences of UFAM.

JOANA MAIA MENDES

Graduated in Animal Science from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Master’s in Agriculture in the Humid Tropics from the National Institute of Amazonian Research (INPA) and PhD in Aquaculture from Nilton Lins University in partnership with INPA. Worked for two years (2022/2023) as a postdoctoral fellow at CNPq. Currently a full-time professor at UFAM and coordinator of the Fish Technology Laboratory.

PAULO HENRIQUE ROCHA ARIDE

Tenured professor at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Amazonas (IFAM). Graduated in Biological Sciences (Bachelor’s and Licentiate’s degrees) from Santa Úrsula University (USU). Master’s and PhD in Tropical Biology and Natural Resources (BTRN) from the National Institute of Amazonian Research (INPA). Permanent professor of the Postgraduate Program in Veterinary Sciences (PPGCVET) of IFAM in association with the Nilton Lins University Center (CUNL). Has knowledge of the Amazon region and its water system, having worked in the Amazon region for over 25 years.

AUTHORS

ADRIANO NUNES DE LIMA D’AMORIM

Graduated in Veterinary Medicine from Nilton Lins University. Experience in the area of ??Veterinary Medicine, with emphasis on Inspection of Products of Animal Origin.

ADRIENE NÚZIA DE ALMEIDA SANTOS

PhD student in the Graduate Program in Animal Science and Fisheries Resources (PPGCARP), at the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Master’s degree from PPPGCARP with a degree in Animal Science from UFAM and in Veterinary Medicine from the Escola Superior Batista do Amazonas (ESBAM). Experience in the area of ??Animal Science, with an emphasis on Animal Production. Experience in the areas of Animal Production, Nutrition and Production of Non-Ruminants (poultry, swine and fish), working on the following topics: Nutrition of poultry and swine, Alternative feeds for poultry, Egg quality, Digestibility of fibrous feeds for swine, Nutritional requirements of ducks. Member of the research group Center for Studies of Amazonian Vertebrates and Invertebrates (NEIVA). She is currently a substitute teacher at the Federal Institute of Amazonas (IFAM), East Zone Campus (CMZL).

ALEXANDRE AUGUSTO BARAI

Master’s in Animal Science and Fisheries Resources (PPGCARP) from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Experience in the area of ??Food Science and Technology, with emphasis on Animal Product Technology, physical-chemical analysis and technological processing. Member of the Research and Teaching Group in Production Engineering (GPEEPro-UFAM), the Research Group for the Study of Amazonian Vertebrates and Invertebrates (NEIVA) and the Research Group for the Study of Fish Technology. Specialist in Sustainable Animal Production in the Amazon, in Fisheries Resources and Fish Farming and Environmental Expertise, Auditing and Management.

ALEXANDRE LEVI MONTEIRO SANTANA

Undergraduate in Veterinary Medicine from the Escola Superior Batista do Amazonas (ESBAM), with experience in the areas of clinical and reproduction of large animals, in addition to experience in parasitology. He participated in a course on Artificial Insemination in Cattle and basic training in Rural Sanitation. He is interested in research involving animal health, public health and the environment, especially in topics related to the presence of parasites in production systems.

ALZIRA MIRANDA OLIVEIRA

Degree in Fisheries Engineering from the Federal University of Amazonas. Master’s degree and a doctorate in Freshwater Biology and Inland Fisheries from the National Institute of Amazonian Research. President of the Regional Council of Engineering and Agronomy of Amazonas. Professor at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Amazonas and an evaluator of undergraduate courses at the State Council of Education of Amazonas. Experience in the area of ??Fisheries Resources and Fisheries Engineering, with an emphasis on Fish Farming, working mainly on the following topics: fish farming, the Amazon, tambaqui and the aquatic ecosystem.

ANA CLARA NOGUEIRA ALVES

Undergraduate in Veterinary Medicine from the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Amazonas (IFAM). She is currently a scientific initiation student and member of the Center for Studies of Invertebrates and Vertebrates of the Amazon (NEIVA).

ANDRE DE LIMA BARROS

Graduated in Biological Sciences from the State University of Amazonas (UEA). Master’s and PhD in Biology (Ecology) from the National Institute of Amazonian Research (INPA). Assistant Professor at Nilton Lins University.

ANTÔNIA JAQUELINE VITOR DE PAIVA

Master’s in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability in the Amazon in the Postgraduate Program in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability in the Amazon (PPGCASA), at the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Graduated in Chemistry from the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Amazonas (IFAM) and in Pedagogy from the Leonardo da Vinci University Center (UNIASSELVI). Postgraduate in Libras and Inclusive Special Education at UNIASSELVI. Currently a PhD student at the PPGCASA of UFAM.

ANTÔNIO JOSÉ INHAMUNS

Degree in Fisheries Engineering from the Federal University of Ceará (1983). Master’s degree in Food Science from the Federal University of Amazonas (1991) and a PhD in Food Science from the State University of Campinas (1999). Full Professor at the Federal University of Amazonas. Experience in the field of Food Science and Technology, with an emphasis on the Technology of Products of Animal Origin, working primarily on the following topics: freshwater fish, technological processing, physical-chemical, microbiological, and sensory analyses.

BIANCA SOARES RIBEIRO

Undergraduate student in Biological Sciences at the State University of Amazonas (UEA).

CARLOS ADAM CONTE-JUNIOR

Associate Professor of the Department of Biochemistry of the Chemistry Institute of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Faculty Member at Harvard University (USA). CNPq Researcher (2013-present), level 1A and Scientist of Our State (CNE) of FAPERJ (2014-present). Graduated in Veterinary Medicine from the Fluminense Federal University (UFF), advanced training in Infectious Emergencies from the Royal Spanish Academy of Medicine, specialization in Nutrition from Stockholm University, MSc. in Food Science from UFRJ. PhD in Inspection and Technology of Food of Animal Origin from UFF. PhD in Veterinary Sciences from the Complutense University of Madrid with a sandwich period at the Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum Amsterdam (VUmc). Post-doctorate from Karolinska Institutet (Nobel Prize Committee – Sweden) and the University of California (USA).

CHIARA LUBICH CARDOSO FURTADO

Currently pursuing a PhD in the Graduate Program in Animal Science and Fisheries Resources (PPGCARP) at the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Master’s degree in Biological Sciences, with an emphasis on Freshwater Biology and Inland Fisheries, from the National Institute for Amazonian Research (INPA), and a degree in Fisheries Engineering from UFAM. She has published articles related to fisheries ecology and fishing activities in the Amazon region, mainly on sport fishing.

CLAUDIA ELISA MARTINS VIEIRA

Graduated in Veterinary Medicine from Nilton Lins University (UNL). University professor at UNL and Escola Superior Batista do Amazonas (ESBAM). Specializing in the area of ??Small Animal Medical and Surgical Clinic from Instituto Qualittas (IQ), in Companion Animal Dermatology from Faculdade Unyleya (FU), in Equine Clinical and Dentistry from FU and in Higher Education Teaching from Faculdade Faveni (FF). Master’s in Animal Science from Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM). Studying specialization in Veterinary Anesthesia (CDMV) and a student of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science (PPGCARP) at UFAM at the doctoral level. Researcher at the Center for Studies of Invertebrates and Vertebrates of the Amazon (NEIVA) linked to Instituto Federal do Amazonas (IFAM)

CRISTIANE CUNHA GUIMARÃES

PhD student in the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science and Fisheries Resources (PPGCARP) at the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). She holds a Master’s degree in Animal Science and a degree in Animal Science, both from UFAM. She completed a PhD internship at the Conte Research Group at the Food Analysis Center (NAL) of LADETEC, linked to the Chemistry Institute of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). She develops research in the areas of Fish Technology, Animal Production and Food Science. She has experience in Science and Technology of Food and Products of Animal Origin, with an emphasis on Animal Production, working mainly on the following topics: fish technology, microbiology, centesimal analysis of food, animal nutrition and use of alternative feeds for poultry.

ELLAN RODRIGO MONTEIRO PAES FERNANDEZ

PhD student in Animal Science and Fisheries Resources (PPGCARP) at the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Master’s in Science and Technology for Amazonian Resources from UFAM. Graduated in Fisheries Engineering from UFAM. Professor at the Federal Institute of Acre (IFAC), where he works in the area of ??Fisheries Resources and Aquaculture.

FERNANDA VICTORIA NERY DIAS

Graduated in Natural Sciences from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Collaborator of the Center for Studies of Amazonian Chelonians (CEQUA) and participant of the Research Group of the Center for Studies of Vertebrates and Invertebrates of the Amazon (NEIVA). Has theoretical and practical knowledge of laboratory techniques of biochemistry, cultivation of fungi and bacteria and colony counting.

FLÁVIA DAYANE FÉLIX FARIAS

PhD student and Master’s in Animal Science and Fisheries Resources (PPGCARP) at the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM) and graduated in Biological Sciences from the State University of Amazonas (UEA). Worked as a Technical Support Specialist in Projects for the Amazonas State Research Support Foundation (FAPEAM). She developed research in the area of Biology and Diversity of Fisheries Resources, with an emphasis on the Physiology of aquatic organisms in the Amazon

FRANCIMARY CABRAL CARVALHO

Graduated in Chemistry from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Professional Master’s Degree in Technological Education from the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Amazonas (IFAM).

GYOVANNI AUGUSTO AGUIAR RIBEIRO

Degree in Agricultural Engineering from the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ). Master’s degree in Agriculture in the Humid Tropics from the National Institute of Amazonian Research (INPA) and a PhD from the Graduate Program in Tropical Forest Sciences at INPA. Professor at the Federal Institute of Amazonas (IFAM). Experience in the area of Agronomy, with an emphasis on Plant Science, soil management, fertility, and the Environment.

HILÁRIO RAMIRO DE ABREU FILHO

Graduated in Veterinary Medicine from Nilton Lins University. Specialist in Hygiene and Inspection of Animal Products and Health Protection from UNISE and Poultry Farming and Layer Farming from UNYLEYA. Extensionist at the Institute for Sustainable Agricultural and Forestry Development of the State of Amazonas (IDAM). Master’s degree in Animal Science and Fisheries Resources from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM).

ISADORA CATUNDA ALMEIDA

Veterinary Medicine student at the Instituto Federal do Amazonas (IFAM). Has experience in small animal clinics, environmental enrichment and handling of wild animals in zoos.

ITALO RENNAN SOUSA VIEIRA

Degree in Chemistry from the State University of Maranhão (UEMA). Master’s and PhD in Chemistry from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), with a concentration in Polymers. Professor in the Department of Analytical Chemistry at the Chemistry Institute of UERJ. Works as a postdoctoral researcher at the Chemistry Institute of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), having received a Grade 10 Postdoctoral Fellowship from FAPERJ.

JACKSON PANTOJA-LIMA

Graduated in Fisheries Engineering from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Master in Freshwater Biology and Inland Fisheries and PhD in Ecology from the National Institute of Amazonian Research (INPA). Professor at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology (IFAM).

JOÃO MONTEIRO CARVALHO JUNIOR

Degree in Pharmacy, being a Specialist in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Prescription and Clinical Analysis.

JOSÉ ODAIR PEREIRA

Degree in Biological Sciences from the Faculty of Philosophy of Sciences and Letters of Ribeirão Preto. Master’s and PhD in Agronomy (with a focus on Genetics and Plant Breeding) from the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture.

LEANDRO DE CARVALHO MAQUINÉ

Zootechnician graduated from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Graduated in Biological Sciences from the Leonardo da Vinci University Center (UNIASSELVI). Master’s in Animal Science from UFAM and PhD in Biotechnology from UFAM. Currently, a doctoral student in the Graduate Program in Animal Science and Fisheries Resources (PPGCARP) at UFAM. He conducts research on lactic acid bacteria and poultry nutrition, with a focus on domestic ducks, artificial lighting in poultry farming, reproductive management of ducks, and artificial incubation of poultry.

LETÍCIA THEREZA REIS DO NASCIMENTO

Student of Veterinary Medicine at the Federal Institute of Amazonas (IFAM) and member of the Center for Studies of Invertebrates and Vertebrates in the Amazon (NEIVA).

LÍGIA DOS SANTOS MOURÃO

Undergraduate in Fisheries Engineering from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM) with experience in fish technology.

LUCAS MAIA GARCÊS

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Amazonas (IFAM). Master’s degree in Biological Sciences with emphasis on Freshwater Biology and Inland Fisheries (BADPI) from the National Institute of Amazonian Research (INPA). Participant in the Center for Studies of Amazonian Vertebrates and Invertebrates (NEIVA). Interested in the areas of Ecology, Zoology, Education, Environmental Education, Management and Physiology.

LUCILENE DA SILVA PAES

Graduated in Biological Sciences from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Master’s in Biological Sciences (Botany) from the National Institute of Amazonian Research (INPA) and PhD in Tropical Agronomy from UFAM. Currently, a full professor at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Amazonas (IFAM), developing activities in undergraduate courses, mainly in the Bachelor’s Degrees in the area of ??Botany and Environmental Education. In the postgraduate course, contributing to the Postgraduate Program in Technological Education (PPGET) with emphasis on practices in Non-Formal Spaces and Environmental Perception.

MAIKO WILLAS SOARES RIBEIRO

Graduated in Fisheries Production from the State University of Amazonas (UEA) and currently studying Biological Sciences. Specialist in Environmental Education from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Master’s in Aquaculture from the Nilton Lins University Center (CUNL) and association with the National Institute of Amazonian Research (INPA). PhD in Animal Science and Fisheries Resources (CARP) from UFAM. Has experience in the area of ??Fisheries Resources, with emphasis on physiology and behavior of Amazonian and ornamental fish.

MÁRCIA SIMÕES DOS SANTOS

Graduated in Fisheries Engineering from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Master’s in Aquaculture from the Federal University of Rio Grande (UFRG). Professor of Basic Technical and Technological Education at the Federal Institute of Acre (IFAC). Currently pursuing a doctorate in the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science and Fisheries Resources (CARP) at UFAM.

MÁRCIO SOARES FERREIRA

Graduated in Fisheries Engineering from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Master’s in Aquaculture from the Federal University of Rio Grande (UFRG). Professor of Basic Technical and Technological Education at the Federal Institute of Acre (IFAC). Currently pursuing a doctorate in the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science and Fisheries Resources (CARP) at UFAM.

MARIA GLAUCINEY FERNANDES MACEDO AMAZONAS

Bachelor of Science in Fisheries Engineering from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Master of Science in Fisheries in the Tropics (CIPET) from the same university. Worked in the research lines of Fisheries and Aquatic Ecology in the Amazon, as well as the physiology of Aquatic Organisms, in projects that focused on the diversity of predatory fish in floodplain and igapó lakes. Later, she worked with the reproductive physiology of freshwater stingrays. She is currently a PhD student in the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science and Fisheries Resources (CARP) at UFAM.

MARIA FERNANDA DA SILVA GOMES

Master’s in Animal Science and Fisheries Resources (CARP) from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Graduated in Biological Sciences from the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Amazonas (IFAM). Currently, she is a doctoral student at PPGCARP of UFAM and a member of the Center for Studies of Invertebrates and Vertebrates of the Amazon (NEIVA), where she develops projects focused on the study of freshwater Elasmobranchs and Animal Physiology.

MARINNA DA SILVA RODRIGUES

Undergraduate student in Veterinary Medicine at the Escola Superior Batista do Amazonas (ESBAM).

NOEDSON DE JESUS BELTRÃO MACHADO

Graduated in Animal Science from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Master’s and PhD in Animal Science from the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ). Permanent Professor in the Graduate Program in Animal Science and Fisheries Resources (PPGCARP) at UFAM. Permanent Professor in the Graduate Program in Science and Technology for Amazonian Resources (PPGCTRA) at UFAM. Professor in the Animal Science course at the Institute of Social Sciences, Education and Animal Science (ICSEZ) at UFAM, in the area of ??nutrition and production of non-ruminants.

PABLO GARCIA DIAS

Graduated in Veterinary Medicine from the Centro Universitário do Norte (UNINORTE). Master’s in Animal Science and Fisheries Resources (CARP) from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM).

PAULA RIBEIRO DOS SANTOS

PhD student in the Graduate Program in Animal Science and Fisheries Resources (PPGCARP) at the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Experience in the area of ??fisheries engineering and fisheries resources.

PEDRO DE QUEIROZ COSTA NETO

Graduated in Agronomy. Specializing in Biotechnology. Master’s in Genetics and Evolution. PhD in Biotechnology (2009) from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Currently a professor of Higher Education at UFAM, where he teaches undergraduate courses in Agronomy, Fisheries Engineering, Forestry Engineering and Animal Science. He works as an advisor and co-advisor for the Graduate Program in Animal Science and Fisheries Resources (CARP).

PEDRO HENRIQUE SANTOS PETRENO BELTRÃO

Elementary School Student. Member of the Center for Studies of Invertebrates and Vertebrates of the Amazon (NEIVA), developing research with production animals and resources for teaching

RAYANA MELO PAIXÃO

Graduated in Biological Sciences from the Federal Institute of Amazonas (IFAM). Master’s degree from the Graduate Program in Animal Science and Fisheries Resources (PPGCARP) of the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM)

TALITA PINHEIRO BONAPARTE

Graduated in Animal Science from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES). Master’s and PhD in Animal Science from the Center for Agricultural Sciences and Technologies, of the Laboratory of Animal Science and Nutrition at the Darcy Ribeiro State University of Northern Fluminense (UENF, 2013). Post-Doctorate in Veterinary Sciences from UFES, in the Research Line of Nutrition and Production of Non-Ruminants. Professor at the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA).

THAÍS BILLALBA CARVALHO

Graduated in Biological Sciences. Bachelor’s and undergraduate degrees from the São Paulo State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP). Master’s degree in Animal Biology and PhD in Aquaculture, both from UNESP. Associate professor IV at the Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia (UFRB) and has experience in the area of ??Animal Behavior and Physiology, working mainly on the following topics: aggression, social organization, dominance hierarchy, stress and hormones in fish.

THAYSON PINTO LIMA

Graduated in Biological Sciences: Biology and Chemistry from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Master’s in Biological Sciences (Freshwater Biology and Inland Fisheries) from the National Institute of Amazonian Research (INPA). Active member of the Research Group on Wild Animal Morphology (GPMAS). Has experience as a teacher at UFAM and the Metropolitan College of Manaus (FAMETRO).

THIAGO DE SOUZA

Master’s in Animal Science and Fisheries Resources (PPGCARP) from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Graduated in Zootechnics from UFAM. Founding member of the Amazonas Zootechnics Association (AZAM). Experience in Animal Product Technology, Technical Assistance and Rural Extension, Communications Agent, Environmental Education Forum, Social Communication Program, development of agricultural projects, management and nutrition for poultry farming, laying hens and environmental consultancy.

TIAGO CABRAL NÓBREGA

Graduated in Fisheries Engineering. Master’s in Animal Science and Fisheries Resources (CARP) and PhD candidate in the same program, all developed at the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Has experience in the area of ????Fisheries Engineering, with emphasis on Fish Technology and Ichthyology.