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Etnoconhecimentos sobre animais de pescadores artesanais na Amazônia costeira paraense
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2021-03) SANTOS, Claudia Nunes
The fauna diversity, as well as the human diversity, in Amazon has been studied by several specialists in search of understanding the life and evolution of this system. To overcome the limits of interpretations produced, besides using different tools, techniques and approaches from different scientific disciplines, it is necessary to consider the subjectivities pertaining to this complex. Local, traditional, or ethnoknowledge of different peoples and communities broadens the view on the socio-biodiversity. One effort that guide Ethnobiology is the break with a way of do research that separates society and nature, as well as the understanding that knowledge is built in the relationship between people researched and who research. Here, I present some conservationist inferences about interactions between fishermen with sea turtles and coastal birds. The surveys were carried out between 2015 and 2018, in six fishing communities in the municipalities of Bragança, Tracuateua and Salinópolis, in the state of Pará. The rich ethnozoologies and ethnotaxonomies of artisanal fishermen on local sea turtles and coastal birds, reveal a profound knowledge about these animals that are not of self-support or economic interest. Furthermore, fishermen's awareness of the importance of animals to ecosystems is an important ethnoknowledge for understanding human-animal relations, as well as for locally referenced preservation and management actions.
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A first evaluation on the use of Ardea albus feathers as bioindicators of mercury burden in Amazonian ecosystems
(Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia, 2009) GOMES, Andreza de Lourdes Souza; VIEIRA, José Luiz Fernandes; PINHEIRO, Maria da Conceição Nascimento; MARCELIANO, Maria Luiza Videira
We evaluated in this study the total mercury concentration in feathers of Ardea albus collected in a colony located in the city of Belem-PA, Brazil in a prospective trial for its use as bioindicators of mercury burden in Amazonia ecosystems. An Atomic absorption spectrophotometry with gold amalgamation was used for the metal determination. The total mercury average concentration in body feathers was 2.2 ± 1.5 µg.g-1 and 1.3 ± 0.9 µg.g-1 in wing feathers. No correlation was observed between total mercury concentration and the length of body or wing feathers. Total mercury concentration was above 5 µg.g-1 dry weight in only one body feather sample.
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Ninhos azuis: o primeiro registro do uso de resíduos plásticos na nidificação de aves na Costa Amazônica, Brasil
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2024-06-21) LOPES, Adrielle Caroline; MARTINELLI FILHO, José Eduardo; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2080628833884538
While extensive research has been conducted on the effects of plastic on marine ecosystems, a gap exists in studies related to terrestrial biota. Research indicates that certain terrestrial animal taxa, such as birds, may be more prone to incorporating plastic debris into their habitats. This study focused on the interaction between Psarocolius decumanus, a common bird species in the Amazon region, and plastic use during nesting. Non-invasive techniques were employed to minimize the impact on nests and bird life. Fallen and abandoned nests were collected, while active nests were photographed and recorded with GPS for comparison between different collection areas. In the laboratory, the nests were analyzed, weighed, and measured for a detailed analysis of plastic waste. The analysis revealed significant differences in plastic width and mass in nests between collection sites. The results also revealed a widespread presence of plastic in the nests: 24 out of 36 presented plastics in their composition, with the highest proportion found in the mangrove area. All mangrove nests contained plastic, with a proportion between 15.4 and 97.9% of dry weight. In the clearing near Farol beach, only six of the 17 nests contained plastic, with a much lower proportion relative to the dry weight of each nest (0 to 0.2%). On fishing village, 90% of the nests presented plastics, with a proportion ranging from 1.4 to 95.5%. Plastic fibers and cords were the most common materials. The predominant color was blue, suggesting a possible preference for this color by the bird or reflecting the prevalence of certain types of plastics in the region. The analyses revealed variations in the incidence of plastic in different areas, indicating an influence of the availability of debris in the surrounding environment. The presence of plastic in nests can have adverse consequences for birds and their young, including impacts on feeding, reproduction, and mortality. The study also monitored nest activity, revealing patterns in the number of active nests in each location. This highlights the importance of continuous monitoring of the presence of debris in nests as a potential bioindicator of environmental pollution levels. This pioneering study provides unprecedented data on pollution patterns and the environmental impacts associated with the presence of plastic debris in the nests of terrestrial birds in the Amazon rainforest.