Social Marginality and Sea Tenure in Brazilian Fishing

TitleSocial Marginality and Sea Tenure in Brazilian Fishing
Publication TypeTechnical Report
Year of Publication1983
AuthorsCordell JC
Series TitleOccasional Papers in Latin American Studies
Document Number7
InstitutionStanford-Berkeley Joint Center for Latin American Studies
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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