Entre o anzol e o peixe: uma análise sobre as práticas de pesca sustentável no Município de Itacoatiara, Amazonas, Brasil

Abstract

This research explores the theme of "sustainable fishing practices, knowledge, and techniques used by fishermen in the municipality of Itacoatiara, Amazonas, Brazil." The objective of this study is to analyze the main elements of the know-how of fishermen involved in sustainable fishing practices. The geographical area of interest for this research is the municipality of Itacoatiara, located in Amazonas, Brazil. Adopting a qualitative bibliographic review approach, this research uses various data sources, including articles, journals, periodicals, dissertations, and books, to shed light on the following guiding questions: What are the main components of the fishermen's know-how and how are their sustainable fishing practices transmitted? The methodology employed includes the collection of bibliographic data, with searches in academic databases such as Google Scholar, CAPES, and Web of Science, as well as the repository of the Museu Emílio Goeldi. The literature analysis focuses on the dimensions of the fishermen's know-how, exploring artisanal fishing techniques, the use of fishing gear, and the intergenerational transmission of traditional knowledge. Upon concluding this study, we emphasize a deeper understanding of the richness of the traditional knowledge of these communities, examining their practices, the agents involved, and their interaction with the environment. We highlight, above all, the observation of the ways in which this knowledge is transmitted and preserved over time. Therefore, the analysis of sustainable fishing in the Amazon encompasses strategies and measures aimed at ensuring the responsible exploitation of fishery resources, preserving the species' regeneration capacity and the integrity of aquatic ecosystems in the long term. Over the centuries, fishing has evolved from rudimentary techniques to an essential activity in the global socio-economic context, providing employment and income. However, unbridled development has led to harmful practices, such as overfishing and predatory fishing, threatening aquatic populations.