The Lunar-Tide Fishing Cycle in North-Eastern Brazil

TitleThe Lunar-Tide Fishing Cycle in North-Eastern Brazil
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1974
AuthorsCordell JC
JournalEthnology
Volume13
Pagination379-392
Source DocumentAccessible with appropriate permission
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Valenca Canoe Fishery

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The port of Valenca, which is popular for its canoe-fishing tradition, is located in the state of Bahia, in northeastern Brazil. The original case spans from 1970-1971; the resource units are demersal and pelagic fish species. The introduction of nylon nets by the Brazil government in 1960 gave entry to non-fishing entrepreneurs who hired inexperienced fishers to fish. This new group of fishers disregarded the existing rules, resulting in conflict. In addition, the appropriative power of the...
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