CONTRIBUTION TO ELABORATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY CHARTS FOR OIL SPILLING: SOCIAL-ENVORIONMENTAL IMPACTS IN THE FISHERING ACTIVITIES

Authors

  • Davi Silvestre Fernandes Martins UNESP, Campus de Rio Claro, SP
  • Roberto Braga UNESP, Campus Rio Claro, SP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14295/holos.v9i2.3902

Keywords:

Oil spill, Social and environmental aspect, Fishing

Abstract

Currently, oil is the main source of energy used in the world. In Brazil, much of the oil exploration is carried offshore. Despite the inconvenience environmental, social and economic generated by oil spills at sea, this practical still is frequent. Even with the effort put in preventive measures, there is always a risk of spills. In 2000, entered into force the Law 9966, that mandated the mapping of sensitive areas to oil spills for the entire Brazilian coast. In this sense, this research aimed to analyze the environmental and social impacts generated by oil spills in the fishing activity in the São Sebastião municipality. Through documentary analysis, interviews and questionnaires to those concerned with fishing.

Author Biographies

Davi Silvestre Fernandes Martins, UNESP, Campus de Rio Claro, SP

Geógrafo

Roberto Braga, UNESP, Campus Rio Claro, SP

Departamento de Planejamento Territorial e Geoprocessamento

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Published

2009-07-20

How to Cite

Martins, D. S. F., & Braga, R. (2009). CONTRIBUTION TO ELABORATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY CHARTS FOR OIL SPILLING: SOCIAL-ENVORIONMENTAL IMPACTS IN THE FISHERING ACTIVITIES. Holos Environment, 9(2), 219–235. https://doi.org/10.14295/holos.v9i2.3902

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2009)

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