The environments, fisheries and fisheries management of piramutaba (Brachyplatystoma vaillantii) in the Amazon Estuary-PA

Abstract

This study aims to identify the environments, the intensity of their production and management actions in the Amazon Estuary. Information used in this study was obtained from literature reviews and questionnaires applied to diverse stakeholder’s groups of piramutaba fisheries. The results showed that the piramutaba is exploited by both industrial and artisanal fisheries in the area of the Amazon Estuary. The production of fisheries in the area totaled 16,063.50 tons in 1999, fell to 12,010.00 tons in the following year and reached peak production of 24,701.00 tons in 2006. As indicated by the actor’s assessments of fishing stocks the production presented a decrease in the last 10 years and it is expected that the landings of artisanal and industrial fisheries in the Estuary area will be reduced.