Abstract

TEIXEIRA, J. B. et al. Social and economic potential of fishery and aquaculture at Espírito Santo State, Brazil. RGCI [online]. 2012, vol.12, n.4, pp.569-575. ISSN 1646-8872.

Espírito Santo State (Southeast Brazil) has 15 municipalities in its coastal zone (~140km). Aquaculture was introduced in the 1980s and during this period there was a major development of the activity. Since its beginnings in 1987 activities were experimental, as in Piúma District. In the last 17 years the activity has developed into commercial projects in five other cities. Although projects have similar goals, they diverge in strategies. This study points out a set of information regarding the economic and social aspects of fisheries and aquaculture in the state. Such information can contribute to the definition of strategic areas for the development of fisheries and aquaculture activities in a sustainable manner, supporting the formulation of public policies. Our main result was to identify the need for public institutions of the state and municipalities to establish incentive permanent policies for fishing and aquaculture, with lines of credit consistent with the profile of the traditional fisherman. Moreover, monitoring the activity will be fundamental for its success. Strengthening of the association fishers-government, identification of constrains and adaptation should be the main agenda to enable the development of fisheries/aquaculture sustainability and the reduction of social inequities.

Keywords : Aquaculture; Sustainability; GIS; AHP.

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