Almost 900 Uçá crabs seized during the closed season on the coast of Piauí
Authorities seized nearly 900 Uçá crabs during the initial days of a protective operation on the Piauí coast to ensure the species' conservation during its breeding season.
The crab fishing ban begins this Tuesday (17th) in Paraíba; understand the rules
The crab fishing ban for the caranguejo-uçá begins on Tuesday, October 17, in Paraíba to protect the species’ reproductive cycle.
Integrated Action of Base Candiru intercepts 5 tons of Mapará in Óbidos
An integrated operation in Óbidos, Brazil, led to the confiscation of 5 tons of the protected fish species Mapará during a fisheries enforcement initiative.
Fishermen block BR-135 and BR-316 in MA in protest for delay in Seguro-Defeso
Fishermen in Maranhão are blocking highways in protest of delayed payments for the Seguro-Defeso benefit for 2025/2026.
Operation Piracema assists fishermen in issuing the new National Identity Card
Operation Piracema is taking place in Santarém, Pará, to assist fishermen from the Z-20 Fishermen's Colony in obtaining the new National Identity Card, necessary for accessing benefits like the Defeso Insurance during fishing restrictions.