Perfil socioeconômico e percepção ambiental de visitantes de pesque-pague: estudo de caso no município de Belém-Pa

Abstract

The catch-and-pay (pesque-pague) besides being an alternative of income also offers leisure in natural areas so scarce in great metropolis of Brazil. This research evaluated 59 users of a fishing-pay with the objective of characterizing the socioeconomic profile of the users and their environmental perception. The presence of men is predominantly higher (78%) than women (15%), which may have a cultural relation, users predominantly (81%) live in the same municipality of the fish-pays, the average age range was 48 years. In relation to the analysis of the educational level of the visitors, the highest frequency was the high school (54%), followed by high education (44%) could be influenced by the good structure of the fish-pay and good services besides fishing, such as bars and restaurants. Regarding environmental perception, there was disagreement regarding the relationship between water and fish quality and the use of medicines to avoid diseases, but in general the users were able to describe the environment in relation to water color and smell, with the aid of this study on the perception of users can be understood about behaviors and planning actions that promote awareness and development of ethical and responsible positions for the environment.