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Botos da Barra Project Celebrates 13 Years of Preserving Cooperative Fishing
A member of the Gephyreus network, the initiative protects the collaboration between Lahille’s bottlenose dolphins and artisanal fishers in Tramandaí
The Botos da Barra Project, part of the Gephyreus network and linked to the Center for Coastal, Limnological, and Marine Studies (Ceclimar) at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), celebrates 13 years of efforts to preserve the cooperative fishing between Lahille’s bottlenose dolphins and artisanal fishers in Tramandaí. According to a report by GZH, the initiative is essential for both the local fishing culture and the conservation of this endangered species.
The project is based on artisanal fishing support, environmental education, dolphin monitoring, and public policy management. Over the years, its activities have contributed to strengthening conservation efforts and sustainable fishing practices in the region.
Recently, Transpetro and UFRGS signed a partnership, securing R$ 950,000 in funding to support research and environmental education actions over the next three years. The investment will allow for the expansion of study areas and increased educational outreach efforts.
Project coordinator and UFRGS professor Ignacio Moreno highlights the importance of valuing the traditional knowledge of artisanal fishers, who have interacted with Lahille’s bottlenose dolphins for generations. He emphasizes that the collaboration between science and traditional knowledge is crucial for successful conservation efforts.
As part of the Gephyreus network, the Botos da Barra Project contributes to regional conservation efforts for Lahille’s bottlenose dolphins in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.
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