Of the various greatnesses of the Amazon Basin, its waters are definitely one of the most imposing. Its rivers connect and form the largest basin in the world, where water flows define the ecosystems and provide the conditions for life to thrive. The diversity of fish in the Amazon is an example of this: there are currently around 2,500 described species, representing 15% of the world’s known freshwater fish species. In addition, the water cycle also marks the life rhythms of millions of people living in the Amazon who depend directly or indirectly on fishing for their food and livelihoods.
Hydroelectric plants in the Amazon
In this scenario, the increasing expansion of hydroelectric dams in the Amazon represents one of the main threats to the rich aquatic biodiversity and the livelihoods of the region’s human populations.
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