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Amazon Drought Cripples Pirarucu Fishery

Record droughts in the Amazon are devastating the sustainable pirarucu fishery, impacting 6,000 families and raising concerns about climate change's effects.

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Climate ChangeSustainabilityAmazonDroughtFishing

Coletivo PirarucuIbamaChico Mendes MemorialNational Institute For Amazonian Research

Adalberto Luis ValJames BessaAdevaldo Dias

How has the drought affected the transportation of pirarucu?: The pirarucu fish, while historically resilient, is facing challenges from the drought's impact on water levels, making transportation of the large fish difficult and costly. This has resulted in a two-month delay in fishing for some communities.
What are the demands of Coletivo Pirarucu regarding the drought's impact?: Coletivo Pirarucu, representing 2,500 families, has requested an extension of the fishing season and compensation for losses due to climate change. They argue that the fishermen, with minimal environmental impact, are disproportionately affected by climate events.
What is the main impact of the two-year drought on the Amazon's pirarucu fishery?: Two years of record-breaking drought in the Amazon have severely impacted the pirarucu fishery, a sustainable economy for 6,000 riverine dwellers. This has led to a sharp drop in production and increased costs for transportation.
What measures are being taken by the Brazilian government to address the situation?: The Brazilian government, through Ibama, is working with local associations to mitigate the impact of extreme weather. Plans include scientific studies and closer monitoring to better support riverine and Indigenous communities.
What are the scientific explanations for the pirarucu's vulnerability to the drought?: Researchers explain that rising temperatures and droughts exacerbate the 'death trio' for fish: warmer water, more CO2, and less oxygen. While the pirarucu can breathe air, it's still vulnerable to these conditions and reduced water levels.

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