Browsing Biological Sciences by Subject "Local ecological knowledge"
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Fishers' knowledge indicates extensive socioecological impacts downstream of proposed dams in a tropical river
(2020) [Journal article]Brazil’s hydroelectricity sector is rapidly expanding, and several dams are planned in Amazonian rivers. The impacts on the fisheries downstream of the dams have largely been overlooked by official impact assessments. Here, ... -
Go with the flow: dams could have a far-reaching impact on fisheries in tropical rivers
(2021) [Journal article]Dams can disrupt the life cycle of Amazonian fish, impacting the livelihood of local communities. By interviewing fishers from many communities located downstream of the proposed dam, we showed that it may negatively affect ... -
‘Taking Fishers’ knowledge to the lab’: an interdisciplinary approach to understand fish trophic relationships in the Brazilian Amazon
(2021) [Journal article]Trophic levels can be applied to describe the ecological role of organisms in food webs and assess changes in ecosystems. Stable isotopes analysis can assist in the understanding of trophic interactions and use of food ... -
Uso sustentável de recursos naturais: o exemplo da pesca na Amazônia
(2021) [Journal article]A pesca artesanal na Amazônia brasileira é de grande importância como fonte de renda e alimentação para a população da região. A sustentabilidade da pesca amazônica é difícil de ser avaliada devido à escassez de dados de ...