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Exposure to Oil Spill Among Fishers on the Brazilian Coast in 2019/2020

2025; Taylor & Francis; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/1059924x.2024.2447908

1545-0813

Louise Oliveira Ramos Machado, Rita de Cássia Franco Rêgo, Amanda Northcross, Armando Meyer, Luize da Silva Rezende da Mota, Charlene da Silva, P. J. Lino, Lilia Costa, Ruy Kenji Papa de Kikuchi, Verônica Maria Cadena Lima,

Oil Spill Detection and Mitigation

Objective In 2019/2020, the Brazilian coast was affected by the largest oil spill disaster affecting the extent of the coastline recorded in tropical oceans. The impact on fishing areas and the prohibition of seafood sales and consumption exacerbated small-scale fishers' vulnerability. The small-scale fishers (SSFs) were the most active in protecting fishing territories, carrying out cleanup efforts without adequate personal protective equipment. Following the disaster, they suffered significant economic losses, compromising food security, including consuming potentially unsafe seafood. About 5000 tons of oil residues were collected, mainly by artisanal fishers. This study aimed to describe and identify levels of exposure to oil spills in the artisanal fishers, the population affected by the disaster on the Brazilian coast.