Gestión del proceso de pesca de la carduma para el aprovechamiento sostenible de los recursos pesquero en el Cantón de Rioverde, provincia de Esmeraldas

Abstract

In this research project, several actions were carried out to establish effective tools for the management and conservation of shoal species at Rio Verde in Esmeraldas. Regulatory methodologies were developed, and a municipal ordinance was created to regulate the fishing process in order to guarantee the conservation of fishery resources in the region. A detailed diagnosis of the shoal fishery was carried out to obtain precise information on the current situation of the resource and establish management and control measures to guarantee its long-term sustainability. In addition, an assessment of the environmental impact generated by fishing activities was carried out and the presence of lead and cadmium in the water and soil was identified. The elaboration of a municipal ordinance to regulate the fishing, transport, and use of the species was presented as an essential tool to ensure the sustainability of the resource and avoid its overexploitation to guarantee the well-being of fishermen and the community in general. In addition, based on the results obtained in this research, several recommendations for future fishery-related studies are put forward. These recommendations include an analysis of the population dynamics of the species to know the current state of the population and its capacity for recovery from fishing exploitation. Shoal fishing study sites at Rio Verde showed high levels of water and soil contamination. The levels of heavy metals, such as lead, cadmium, and mercury, in some sites are alarming and exceed the limits established by environmental legislation in Ecuador. In summary, this research provides valuable information for informed decision-making regarding the conservation and management of fishery resources in the region.