Government Contacts & Information resources for Commercial Fishing, Seafood, Aquaculture, Marine & Oceans in Brazil

Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambient e dos Recursos Naturais Renovaveis - Brazilian Natural Resources Institute.

Fishery and Aquaculture Country Profile for Brazil - aquatic species caught by country or area, by species items, by FAO major fishing areas, and year, for all commercial, industrial, recreational and subsistence purposes. The harvest from mariculture, aquaculture and other kinds of fish farming is also included.

Brazil Trade Net - On BrazilTradeNet you can browse, free of charge, information on Brazilian companies, Brazilian export offers and fairs in Brazil and abroad. You can also check a variety of publications, seminars and economic indicators, among other products and services.

ABIA - Brazilian Association of Food Industries - A ABIA quer que cada empresa fabricante de alimentos ache seu espaço dentro da Associação. Um associado é uma empresa que tem voz para levar seus problemas à atenção de quem pode solucioná-los, ao amparo da força coletiva de uma Indústria prestigiosa, ativa, acostumada a ser ouvida com respeito por interlocutores poderosos.

Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA) - Ministério da Agricultura

FocusBrazil.org - Welcome to the official website of the US Commercial Service in Brazil. Our mission is to promote the export of goods and services of American companies and develop and protect US business interests in Brazil and Paraguay. We have a vast network at our fingertips, supported by more than 1500 international industry and trade specialists whose job it is to provide the best source of customized solutions for US companies (and their Brazilian partners!) to do business in the global marketplace.

International Association of Fish Inspectors - Fish, seafood and associated products that are safe, of acceptable quality and readily available for sale in the world's marketplaces. The International Association of Fish Inspectors (IAFI) is a new and growing organization serving the world fish inspection community. As stated in our Charter, IAFI exists to promote the exchange of ideas and information, foster interaction, understanding and professional collaboration among individuals, organizations, and governments, disseminate knowledge about fish, seafood, and associated products inspection, and promote advancement of the state-of-the-art in fish inspection research and education.

AQUASTAT is FAO's global information system on water and agriculture developed by the Land and Water Division. It collects, analyses and disseminates data and information by country and by region. Its aim is to provide users interested in global, regional and national analyses with comprehensive information related to water resources and agricultural water management across the world, with emphasis on countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. Information for Brazil