Artisanal fishing areas and traditional ecological knowledge: The case study of the artisanal fisheries of the Patos Lagoon estuary (Brazil)

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• 作者：Adalberto Gularte Schafer ; Enir Girondi Reis
• 关键词：Artisanal fisheries ; Traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) ; Patos Lagoon estuary (Brazil) ; Artisanal fishing areas
• 刊名：Marine Policy
• 出版年：2008
• 期刊代码：91_0308597x
• 类别：soc
• 出版时间：May 2008
• 卷：32
• 期：3
• 页码：283-292
• 文件大小：693 K

摘要

One hundred and twenty-four fishing areas were identified and georeferenced according to fishermen's traditional ecological knowledge. Nearly 80%of the designations of the fishing areas were known by fishermen only and are registered for the first time. Fishermen identify fishing areas according to depth, wooden logs used to anchor fixed nets, gradation of water transparency, and traditional use of certain areas. This study reveals the richness of knowledge held by fishermen, it illustrates their solid straight relationship with the natural environment where they live, and shows the potential uses of TEK for fisheries management.