Capture techniques' use of Caranguejo-uçá crabs (Ucides cordatus) in Paraíba state (northeastern Brazil) and its socio-environmental implications

Capture techniques' use of Caranguejo-uçá crabs (Ucides cordatus) in Paraíba state (northeastern Brazil) and its socio-environmental implications

The present study was undertaken in two traditional communities that are located on the margins of the estuary and mangrove complex of the Mamanguape River, Paraíba state (PB), Brazil. This work describes the crabs capture techniques tapamento and redinha, and identifies the negative socio-environme...

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Main Authors: Douglas M. Nascimento, Emmanoela N. Ferreira, Dandara M.M.S.Q. Bezerra, Pollyana D. Rocha, Rômulo R.N. Alves, José S. Mourão
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Ciências 2012-12-01
Series:Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências
Subjects:
caranguejeiros
técnicas de captura
manguezal
conhecimento tradicional
crab catchers
harvesting techniques
mangrove
traditional knowledge
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