A PESCA DE ROBALOS NO CANAL DE BERTIOGA (SP):

CONHECIMENTO ECOLÓGICO LOCAL E AS INTERAÇÕES ENTRE DIFERENTES MODALIDADES DE PESCA

Abstract

Snooks (Centropomidae) are the target of artisanal and recreational fishing in coastal communities in
Brazil, being captured for consumption, commerce, and leisure. Considering its ecological and
economic importance, management measures and conservation policies are fundamental. This work
analyzed the snooks fishing in Canal de Bertioga (SP), the local ecological knowledge and the
interactions between the fishing modalities. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews
with 164 recreational and 21 artisanal fishermen. The importance of snooks for activities that generate
employment, income and leisure has been proven. Live baits are the most used, mainly shrimp,
provided by local fishermen. Although recreational fishermen's knowledge of fishing legislation
deserves greater attention, local ecological knowledge about snooks can be used in conservation
actions. Aiming at the conservation of the environment and snooks, it is urgent to implement
monitoring and ordering measures of fishing activities in the Bertioga Channel, considering more indepth ecological and socioeconomic research, capable of promoting the establishment of more
effective socio-environmental public policies.