Pescadores da Praia Grande, Paraty, RJ: aspectos da resiliência em seu sistema socioecológico

Researchers found that the fishing community of Praia Grande, Paraty, Brazil, exhibits mixed resilience traits in its socioecological system. While 59.1% of fishermen diversify their income through tourism and employ multiple fishing technologies—potentially reducing pressure on marine resources—they show low participation in decision-making processes, particularly amid conflicts with conservation units. However, the study highlights a strong capacity for learning, as fishermen recognize human-induced environmental changes and adapt their practices accordingly. This duality suggests that while some attributes foster adaptive resilience, others may exacerbate resource depletion. The findings were derived from semi-structured interviews conducted between 2012 and 2013 with 22 local fishermen, assessing flexibility, organizational capacity, and learning ability as key indicators of resilience.

Nora, F. P. d. M., Nora, V. F., Clauzet, M., Ramires, M., & Begossi, A. (2017). Pescadores da Praia Grande, Paraty, RJ: aspectos da resiliência em seu sistema socioecológico. Desenvolvimento E Meio Ambiente, 40. https://doi.org/10.5380/dma.v40i0.47307