Small-scale Fisheries, Livelihoods, and Food Security of Riverine People
This chapter describes the dynamics of Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF) in two large and less-studied Amazonian rivers, the Tapajós and Negro, comparing fishing communities inside and outside Extractive Reserves (ER) in both rivers. The data presented in this
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sh and Fisheries in the Brazilian Amazon
People, Ecology and Conservation in Black and Clear Water Rivers
Fish and Fisheries in the Brazilian Amazon
Renato A. M. Silvano Editor
Fish and Fisheries in the Brazilian Amazon People, Ecology and Conservation in Black and Clear Water Rivers
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Renato A. M. Silvano Department of Ecology Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
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We dedicate this book to the Amazonian people who live off the rivers and forests, especially to fishers who provided an invaluable contribution to our research.
.. Fisherman in the Tapajos River. (Photo: Renato A. M. Silvano)
Foreword When hearing about the Amazon, most people living in other regions of the world probably harbor thoughts of lush tropical forests, mysterious rivers, and animals such as jaguars, toucans, anacondas and piranhas. When thinking about the Amazon’s human inhabitants, their minds likely conjure images of indigenous tribes living a primitive lifestyle in remote jungles with little contact with modern society. Those who have visited the Amazon or have spent time reading literature or watching educational videos quickly gain a deeper understanding of this vast tropical region. Indeed, Amazonia contains vast expanses of rainforest, diverse indigenous cultures, the world’s greatest network of rivers, and the world’s greatest concentration of biodiversity. But the region also is home to millions of citizens who are part of a global economy, including over 2 milli
