The WWF is interested in the investigation of the potential for mariculture, as it can help to reduce pressure on local wild fish stocks. Furthermore, WWF is interested in engaging with traditional communities to address socio-economic issues, eventually promoting new kinds of economic activity and working to improve food security standards. Brazil’s wild fish stocks have been declining precipitously, and the implementation of mariculture has the coupled potential to introduce a new economic sector and allow for wild stocks to recover.