"Estava Pescando De Malhadeira, Vi Na Praia Uns Cascos Brilhando, Era Luar, Abeirei a Terra E Fui Pegar": Práticas De Pesca De Quelônios Na Várzea Amazônica (Santarém-Pa)

Abstract

The present article analyzes the turtle poaching techniques used in a Amazon floodplain area of Santarém, north of Brazil. Our interests included the local ecological knowledge involved, selectivity and seasonal and spatial variations on the technique choice. The data were collected between May 2006 and June 2008 through informal conversations, monitoring of fishing activity and participant observation of turtle fishing in the communities of Ilha de São Miguel, Costa do Aritapera and ÁguaPreta. We found a broad combination of different techniques based on deep and detailed knowledge of the river turtle species natural history, including the influence of the hydrological cicle on the feeding, movement and reproductive behavior. The fishermen recognize seasonal variations and, combined with local knowledge, use this infor- Estava pescando de malhadeira mation when selecting the technique to be used to catch turtles. We encourage the implementation of participatory management for the sustainable use of river turtles in the study area, and suggest the alternative of establishing rules based on techniques and periods of the year.

Terras crescidas e terras antigas: novas aplicações do sensoriamento remoto à prospecção de sítios arqueológicos em várzeas amazônicas

“…Entender as dinâmicas da várzea nos ajuda a compreender as especificidades dos contextos com os quais as populações humanas lidaram ao ocupar esse ecossistema. Assim, deve-se fazer um esforço, dentro da arqueologia, de compreensão e reconhecimento dos múltiplos ambientes e de suas especificidades, como os existentes na várzea: restinga, lago, praia, campos, canais e florestas (Barboza et al, 2013); e ainda, abaixo desses ambientes, de formações geomorfológicas que poderiam ter influenciado as ocupações. Portanto, contribuímos com o debate estabelecido por acadêmicos que propõem o abandono de visões homogeneizantes da Amazônia.…”

“…As várzeas do Baixo Amazonas são atualmente ocupadas por várias comunidades ribeirinhas e quilombolas (Barboza et al, 2013) e seus moradores são grandes conhecedores da sazonalidade, das dinâmicas fluviais e da vegetação. São também os principais guardiões dos sítios arqueológicos da várzea.…”

Waterscapes domestication: an alternative approach for interactions among humans, animals, and aquatic environments in Amazonia across time

“…Important to point out that, while forest people likely practiced aquatic animal husbandry, it is not inherent that a group will construct an edifice to maintain species for later consumption (Veríssimo, 1970). It is known that forest people use manioc root submerged in water to attract turtles and make them “accustomed” to this procedure over several days, thereby facilitating their future handling ( Barboza et al, 2013 ). Littoral Amazonian groups describe microhabitats on the edge of the estuary as emburateua that serve to shelter fish to feed and reproduce.…”

Widespread Use of Traditional Techniques by Local People for Hunting the Yellow-Footed Tortoise (Chelonoidis denticulatus) Across the Amazon

“…This is particularly true of hunting practices which involve several techniques employed by local people to optimize harvest rates (Hames 1989). Hunting practices have been improved over generations through gradual development of TEK regarding population trends and behavior of target species, as well as environmental dynamics (Barboza et al 2014; Berkes et al 2000). Therefore, techniques used for hunting and population management can be perceived as a feature of TEK (Ohmagari and Berkes 1997).…”