Marine artificial reef (MAR) interference in artisanal fisheries in Brazil: use of traditional knowledge

The aim of this study was to describe the traditional knowledge from artisanal fishermen related to marine artificial reef (MAR) ship Victory 8B and to identify possible changes in the fishery area after its installation. We performed single ethnographic interviews (n = 80) through a semistructured...

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Main Authors: Juliana Silva de Abreu, Ana Paula Madeira Di Beneditto, Agnaldo Silva Martins, Camilah Antunes Zappes
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Published: Instituto de Pesca 2022-06-01
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author Juliana Silva de Abreu
Ana Paula Madeira Di Beneditto
Agnaldo Silva Martins
Camilah Antunes Zappes
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description The aim of this study was to describe the traditional knowledge from artisanal fishermen related to marine artificial reef (MAR) ship Victory 8B and to identify possible changes in the fishery area after its installation. We performed single ethnographic interviews (n = 80) through a semistructured questionnaire, using participant observation, visual ethnography, and field diary recordings. All the interviewees were men from 27 to 77 years old, with low education levels and up to 60 years of experience in the fishery artisanal. Most of the interviewees (n = 71; 88.7%) recognize the presence of this MAR in the region and its role as a shelter for marine fauna and an attractor for species with commercial value. Even with fishery prohibition in the vicinity of MAR Victory 8B, most of the interviewees (n = 75; 93.7%) reported the practice in that area. According to the fishermen, the ship installation did not alter area the fishery, but the structure positively changed the activity by attracting more fish, increasing capture and profits. With that, from the perspective of the fishermen perception, MAR Victory 8B fulfilled its role in the enrichment of the fish stock and the conservation of marine biodiversity in the region.
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spelling doaj-art-ddc014e255be4594ba5d99687649bd302025-08-20T02:55:06ZengInstituto de PescaBoletim do Instituto de Pesca1678-23052022-06-0148Marine artificial reef (MAR) interference in artisanal fisheries in Brazil: use of traditional knowledgeJuliana Silva de Abreu0Ana Paula Madeira Di Beneditto1Agnaldo Silva Martins2Camilah Antunes Zappes3Universidade Federal Fluminense -  UFF, Instituto de Ciências da Sociedade e Desenvolvimento Regional, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Geografia; Universidade Federal do Esp-­­rito Santo - UFES, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Oceanografia Ambiental, Grupo de Pesquisa em Ecologia Humana do Oceano.Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro -  UENF, Laboratório de Ciências Ambientais, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ecologia e Recursos Naturais; Universidade Federal do Esp-­­rito Santo - UFES, Grupo de Pesquisa em Ecologia Humana do Oceano.Universidade Federal do Esp-­­rito Santo - UFES, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Oceanografia Ambiental.Universidade Federal do Esp-­­rito Santo - UFES, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Oceanografia Ambiental, Grupo de Pesquisa em Ecologia Humana do Oceano. The aim of this study was to describe the traditional knowledge from artisanal fishermen related to marine artificial reef (MAR) ship Victory 8B and to identify possible changes in the fishery area after its installation. We performed single ethnographic interviews (n = 80) through a semistructured questionnaire, using participant observation, visual ethnography, and field diary recordings. All the interviewees were men from 27 to 77 years old, with low education levels and up to 60 years of experience in the fishery artisanal. Most of the interviewees (n = 71; 88.7%) recognize the presence of this MAR in the region and its role as a shelter for marine fauna and an attractor for species with commercial value. Even with fishery prohibition in the vicinity of MAR Victory 8B, most of the interviewees (n = 75; 93.7%) reported the practice in that area. According to the fishermen, the ship installation did not alter area the fishery, but the structure positively changed the activity by attracting more fish, increasing capture and profits. With that, from the perspective of the fishermen perception, MAR Victory 8B fulfilled its role in the enrichment of the fish stock and the conservation of marine biodiversity in the region. https://institutodepesca.org/index.php/bip/article/view/1653artisanal fishermen;local knowledge;submerged reefs;fishery management;southeastern Brazil.
spellingShingle Juliana Silva de Abreu
Ana Paula Madeira Di Beneditto
Agnaldo Silva Martins
Camilah Antunes Zappes
Marine artificial reef (MAR) interference in artisanal fisheries in Brazil: use of traditional knowledge
Boletim do Instituto de Pesca
artisanal fishermen;
local knowledge;
submerged reefs;
fishery management;
southeastern Brazil.
title Marine artificial reef (MAR) interference in artisanal fisheries in Brazil: use of traditional knowledge
title_full Marine artificial reef (MAR) interference in artisanal fisheries in Brazil: use of traditional knowledge
title_fullStr Marine artificial reef (MAR) interference in artisanal fisheries in Brazil: use of traditional knowledge
title_full_unstemmed Marine artificial reef (MAR) interference in artisanal fisheries in Brazil: use of traditional knowledge
title_short Marine artificial reef (MAR) interference in artisanal fisheries in Brazil: use of traditional knowledge
title_sort marine artificial reef mar interference in artisanal fisheries in brazil use of traditional knowledge
topic artisanal fishermen;
local knowledge;
submerged reefs;
fishery management;
southeastern Brazil.
url https://institutodepesca.org/index.php/bip/article/view/1653
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