Avaliação ambiental da aquicultura em tanques-rede em um assentamento rural: aplicação de ferramentas de sustentabilidade integrada

Abstract

Aquaculture represents an important productive activity for food supply and economic development. However, its expansion requires careful attention to environmental impacts and sustainability. In this context, this study analyzed Brazilian scientific production on aquaculture from an environmental perspective, aiming to identify patterns and trends in how research has addressed environmental impacts, monitoring, and assessment of aquatic organism farming practices. A cienciometric analysis was conducted using the Scopus database, applying the search strategy (“aquaculture” OR “fish farm*” OR “pisciculture”) AND (“environmental impact” OR “environmental assessment” OR “environmental monitoring”). After applying filters and manual validation, 203 articles published between 1996 and 2024 were selected. Analyses performed with the support of Excel, VOSviewer, and Biblioshiny indicated a significant increase in scientific output from 2010 onwards, highlighting the role of public institutions and international collaborations. The main research themes included water quality, heavy metals, sustainability, life cycle assessment, and microplastics. The results indicate that Brazilian research on aquaculture and the environment has consolidated as a multidimensional and interdisciplinary field, although gaps remain, particularly regarding small-scale aquaculture, continental systems, and socio-environmental approaches.