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Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine
Published in: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 1/2006

Open Access 01-12-2006 | Research

The lunar-tide cycle viewed by crustacean and mollusc gatherers in the State of Paraíba, Northeast Brazil and their influence in collection attitudes

Authors: Alberto K Nishida, Nivaldo Nordi, Rômulo RN Alves

Published in: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine | Issue 1/2006

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Abstract

Traditional human communities have a wide knowledge of their environment. Collection of animals in estuarine and coastal areas are directly influenced by tidal cycles. The aim of this study is to evaluate the understanding of the tides associated with the lunar cycle held by people who gather crustaceans and molluscs in the State of Paraiba. The empirical knowledge of 20 crab gatherers and 30 mollusc gatherers was recorded through open interviews and structured questionnaires. The results showed that the gatherers have an accurate comprehension of tidal phenomenon based on their exploitation of natural resources, which perpetuates through generations.
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Metadata
Title
The lunar-tide cycle viewed by crustacean and mollusc gatherers in the State of Paraíba, Northeast Brazil and their influence in collection attitudes
Authors
Alberto K Nishida
Nivaldo Nordi
Rômulo RN Alves
Publication date
01-12-2006
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine / Issue 1/2006
Electronic ISSN: 1746-4269
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-4269-2-1

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