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Figure 2. Fish resources most caught in L. Oyster (Ostrea sp.),
A B C Brazil: A. Sardine (Sardinella brasiliensis), M. Slab yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares),
B. Corvina (Micropogoniasfurnieri), N. mandolin yellowfin(Thunnusobesus),
C. Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonuspelamis), O.White yellowfin tuna (Thunnus alalunga),
D E F D. Atlantic seabob (Xiphopenaeuskroyeri), P. Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus atlanticus),
E. Pink Shrimp (Penaeussubtilis), Q. Swordfish (Xiphiasgladius),
F. Lobster (Panulirussp.), R. Blue Shark (Prionace glauca),
G. White shrimp (Penaeusschmitti), S. Sailfish (Istiophorusalbicans),
H. Mussel (Perna perna), T. Green Marlin (Tetrapturuspfluegeri),
G H I I. Charru mussel (Mytelasp.), Golden
J. Octopus (Octopus vulgaris), U. (Coryphaenahippurus),
K. Squid (Loligosp.), V. Black Mackerel (Acanthocybiumsolandri).
Although marine fishing activity in Bra- decision to publicly share vessel monitoring
zil is stagnant, and coastal fishing is charac- system data on the Global Fishing Watch
J K terized by being artisanal and low yielding map, Brazil increases governance over its
L (XIMENES, 2021), it can still be considered fleets operating in jurisdictional waters,
as one of the most traditional activities for setting an important example and improv-
the inhabitants of all four Brazilian coastal ing fisheries transparency across the region.
regions, contributing BRL 5 billion to GDP Global Fishing Watch and the Brazil-
and generating 3.5 million direct and indi- ian authorities work together to ensure
rect jobs (RUFFINO et al., 2016). Since the good fisheries management and promote
M N O discontinuation of the National Fisheries the sustainability of the country’s fisher-
Statistics Program in 2009, Brazil has been ies, which include high-value species such
experiencing a scenario of few perspec- as Brazilian sardines, tuna, lobsters, and
tives in terms of fisheries statistics, making other demersal species. Since 2007, Bra-
P Q R it much more complex to assess the degree zil has employed a vessel tracking system
3. O processo de qualificação da os para o mar – situação atual of vulnerability of fish stocks in the country. for monitoring (Programa Nacional de Ra-

On the other hand, despite the lack of streamento de Vesqueiras Pesqueiras por
statistical data for the Brazilian fishing sec- Satélite - PREPS), control and surveillance of
tor in the last 12 years, Brazil signed a data its national fishing fleet. Over the years, the
S T sharing memorandum of understanding in program has helped verify fishing authori-
April 2021 between Global Fishing Watch, zations, monitor, and analyze fishing activ-
website providing global information on ities and evaluate some fisheries manage-
commercial fishing activities, and the Min- ment measures. The partnership between
U V istry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply, Global Fishing Watch and the Secretariat of
represented by the Secretariat of Aquacul- Aquaculture and Fisheries of the Ministry of
ture and Fisheries. This agreement marked Agriculture, Livestock and Supply Chain is a
the official beginning of Brazil’s collabo- great opportunity for the Brazilian fisheries
Source: A. Collection Pesca e Companhia magazine; B. Collection agro20; C, Q. Scandinavian Fishing Year Book; ration, marking an important milestone sector to show its intention to promote the
D, E, G. Collection Clara Costa Delia; F. Collection Convemar; H. Collection Biotrends; I. Collection Fineartamerica, in the journey towards data transparency modernization of fisheries management in
Ikon Images; J, K, P, S, T, U, V. Public domain; L. Collection Wikimedia Hectonichus; M. Diane Rome Peebles,
1992; N. Diane Rome Peebles, 1998; O. Collection Chartinh Nature; R. Collection Kano Serrano. and equitable ocean governance. With the the Brazilian Economic Zone.

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