Knowledge of marine mammal professionals on ecosystem services associated with the marine manatee (Trichechus manatus) in Brazil

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https://doi.org/10.15451/ec2022-07-11.20-1-13

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biodiversity, threats, cultural manifestations, tourism

Abstract

Ecosystem services are the benefits we derive from the ecosystems we occupy. These services are related to biodiversity and this interaction ensures the functioning of the processes necessary for their own maintenance. The aim of this study was to identify the perception of ecosystem services associated with West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) in their sites of occurrence in Brazil. Data collection was carried out using forms completed autonomously by professionals who participated in the elaboration of the National Action Plan for the Conservation of Sirenia in Brazil. Most respondents belong to private institutions and have more than ten years’ experience in these field. We found a positive and significant correlation between pressures and threats in manatees, that currently affect in ecosystem services and are expected to continue in the future. No differences were observed in perception regarding the presence of categories of ecosystem services. Thus, it is considered that researchers believe that all categories were relevant in their geographic area of activity. Finally, we describe particularly some ecosystem services provided by manatee with emphasis in the cultural. The traditional fishing communities were considered the public that most benefited from all services.

Author Biographies

Flavia Bonfietti Izidoro, Instituto Federal de Alagoas/Programa de Pós-graduação em Desenvolvimento e Meio Ambiente

Instituto Federal de Alagoas, Campus Penedo, Rod. Engenheiro Joaquim Gonçalves, Dom Constantino, Penedo, AL, 57200-000, Brazil / Programa de Pós-graduação em Desenvolvimento e Meio Ambiente, Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, BA, Brazil

Renato de Mei Romero, Instituto Federal de Alagoas

Programa de Mestrado Profissional em Tecnologias Ambientais, Instituto Federal de Alagoas, Campus Marechal Deodoro, Rua Lourival Alfredo, 176, Marechal Deodoro, AL, 57160000, Brazil

Alexandre Schiavetti, Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz

Programa de Pós-graduação em Desenvolvimento e Meio Ambiente, Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz, Campus Soane Nazaré de Andrade, Rod. Jorge Amado, Km 16, Salobrinho, Ilhéus, BA, 45662-900, Brazil/ Investigador Asociado CESIMAR/CENPAT, Chubut, Argentina

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08/01/2022

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Bonfietti Izidoro, F., Romero, R. de M., & Schiavetti, A. (2022). Knowledge of marine mammal professionals on ecosystem services associated with the marine manatee (Trichechus manatus) in Brazil. Ethnobiology and Conservation, 11. https://doi.org/10.15451/ec2022-07-11.20-1-13

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