Avaliação da atividade pesqueira numa comunidade de pescadores artesanais no Espírito Santo, Brasil

Abstract

Evaluation of fisheries activity in an artisanal community in the Espirito Santo State, Brazil. The fishing industry in the state of Espirito Santo, Brazil, assumes an important socioeconomic role. In this context, the com- munity of Pedra D'Agua, municipality of Sao Mateus, presents itself with high degree of dependence (income and supply) regarding production and marketing from artisanal fishing. The aim of this work is to analyze the current development of the activity, namely fishing dynamics and local production chain. It was necessary for both to identify the characteristics of the fishing activities, stakeholders, draw up maps of fishing areas and a SWOT matrix analysis. Community members of this value chain of Pedra D'Agua needed better management structures and fishing activities support together with the extension of niches that are not yet explored (such as the cultivation of sea bass). In the analysis of scenarios was found that the practices of planning and control are ineffective ensuring local development (e.g. misuse of natural resources, predatory fishing and the absence of adequate marketing practices and unstructured supply chains). The analysis of fishing areas and zones of influence shows that the production chain value of Pedra D'Agua has great potential and strengths and that fishermen knowledge must