Caracterização da pesca artesanal na localidade de iIova, distrito de inhassunge, província da Zambézia, Moçambique

Abstract

The artisanal fishing village of Ilova district of Inhassunge has many captured fishing resources and has great dependence on the population of that area, being considered one of the main activities carried out. The fishermen involved have a knowledge of local environmental variations from daily experiences, especially from the seas. The present work deals with the characterization of artisanal fishing, having as objectives: Characterize the pecaria; Estimate catches and fishing effort; Identify the species captured and identify the marketing routes. An in situ research was carried out, through the application of method of interviews and direct observation and to understand the dynamics of the fish. Small-scale fishing is carried out as a way of subsistence for families in the Ilova region. It is practiced by about 74 male fishermen between the ages of 15 and 45, of whom 31 use Chicocotas, 23 use trawls, 12 use traps of siege and 8 use line and Fish hook. Fishermen use vessels designated as excavated log canoes whose average durability of 4 years, with the capacity of four (03) fishermen, with a maximum length of 10 m, use the oar as a means of propulsion. Twenty - five families composed of 32 species were identified. The total estimated fishing effort was 589 active gear, the largest one being verified in August with 157 different gear and the lowest one in November with 138 gear. the total catch was 6,942.9 kg, this result the largest catch was registered in October with about 1,995.8 kg and the lowest in September with 1,549.4 kg. The fish is commercialized in the market Manhaua, Bananeira, Brandão, Fai, Chuabo dembe and Ilova market.