A Paraná aquarium, located 700 km from the ocean, imports salt from Israel to maintain marine species, reporting no impact from ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts on its operations.
The aquarium located in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, is situated approximately 700 kilometers from the ocean and specializes in maintaining marine species in tanks designed to replicate ocean conditions. To achieve this, the facility combines fresh water with a specialized salt imported from Israel, which is about 10,000 kilometers away. Despite ongoing tensions and conflicts in the Middle East, the aquarium's management has reported that their operations have not been affected and that they have contingency plans in place for salt procurement.
Since its opening in November 2025, the aquarium has successfully produced around 3.5 million liters of saltwater while consuming about 80 tons of salt, with imports exceeding R$ 500,000 by early 2026. The administration has emphasized that their careful planning and utilization of alternative suppliers have ensured a stable salt inventory, allowing them to maintain their operations uninterrupted.
Biologist Rafael Santos, the head of the aquarium, explained that the imported salt is essential for creating an optimal environment for the marine species they house. He highlighted the aquarium’s commitment to replicating Brazilian ecosystems within its tanks, ensuring a diverse and thriving habitat for marine life, regardless of external geopolitical circumstances.
