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Table 6 Local knowledge on conservation

From: Local ecological knowledge of the artisanal fishers on Epinephelus itajara (Lichtenstein, 1822) (Teleostei: Epinephelidae) on Ilhéus coast – Bahia State, Brazil

Population status

Number

Frequency (%)

Always been rare with Bottom-line

2

8.3

Decrease

15

62.5

Increase

4

16.7

Did not respond

3

12.5

Impacts of fishing gear

Gillnet

7

29.2

Long-line

6

25.0

Spearfishing

12

50.0

Shrimp-trawling

3

12.5

Increase of outsiders ships

11

45.8

Conservation strategies*

Inspection

15

62,5

Coastal zoning

5

20,8

Fish closed season**

3

12,5

Marine Protected Area**

7

29.2

No have solution

4

16,7

  1. *recommendations from expert fishermen for the conservation of E. itajara.
  2. **associate to other strategies.