The knowledge of traditional fishermen regarding the spatio-temporal dynamics of natural resources in the Chapada Diamantina region, state of Bahia

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  • Flávia de Barros Prado Moura Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Museu de História Natural
  • José Geraldo Wanderley Marques Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana, Departamento de Biologia

Keywords:

conservation unit, traditional knowledge, ethnoecology

Abstract

This paper examines the traditional ecological knowledge of a community of fishermen that live in the APA Marimbus-Iraquara (Conservation Unit). The study aimed at collecting information regarding mainly local perception about the spatial and seasonal distribution of natural resources. Data were collected using open and semi-structured interviews, field observation and guided tours. Also, zoological and botanical materials were collected. The study results indicate the existence of a broad local ecological knowledge about species and ecosystems, particularly in relation to fish species.

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Published

2007-01-01

How to Cite

Moura, F. de B. P., & Marques, J. G. W. (2007). The knowledge of traditional fishermen regarding the spatio-temporal dynamics of natural resources in the Chapada Diamantina region, state of Bahia. Biota Neotropica, 7(3). Retrieved from //www.biotaneotropica.org.br/BN/article/view/325

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