The state of Amapá presents great conditions for aquaculture growth, but continues to present little development of this activity. The creation of fish in the State is attracting the attention of many small entrepreneurs who concentrate in creating Tilápia, an exotic species, whose process of creation has been widely studied. However, there is the risk of introducing it into the environment, if created without planning, as happens in Amapá. The heavy concentration of enterprises creating Tilápia in the State is located in fragile areas, which can cause environmental damages if it is let loose or escapes, which normally happens. As there are no studies in the region on the potential environmental damage caused by these fish, this type of creation must be prevented, since other possible species native to the environment, such as the Tambaqui, can be bred.
Tilápia; Amapá; Exotic species
