Sustainability Analysis of the Production of Early Stages of the Atlantic Forest Lambari (Deuterodon iguape) in a Public Hatchery at a Rainforest Conservation Area

Protected areas have been used worldwide to conserve natural resources. Nevertheless, economic activities provide income for communities living within and surrounded by conservation remain an issue. This study aimed assess the sustainability of a Deuterodon iguape hatchery, situated Atlantic Rainforest Park, leverage grow-out farming this small native fish, affording food security local families. We set indicators economic, social, environmental sustainability. The initial investment is about US$ 40,000, which should see return in ~2 years. internal rate close 50%, including externality costs, attractive both public private investors. hatchery generated few direct jobs, but workforce can be recruited from community, enable establishment several farms, leveraging development indirect jobs self-employment. system had low impact, showing minor release pollutants, risk biodiversity, absorption 18 g CO2 equivalent per thousand post-larvae produced, contributing struggle against climate change. Therefore, D. demonstrates potential combining biodiversity generation, meeting Sustainable Development Goals Agenda 2030.