The Piracema 2025/2026 season concluded on Saturday, February 28, with the environmental police in Presidente Prudente, SP, reporting the seizure of over 270 kilograms of illegally caught fish and fines totaling R$ 28,341.46. This year's enforcement actions showed an increase in inspections, infraction reports, seized nets, and confiscated boats compared to the previous year. Despite the heightened enforcement presence, the total weight of fish seized and the overall fines imposed were lower than in the previous year. This indicates a potential improvement in compliance among local fishermen, although the total number of infractions recorded was still significant. The police emphasized their commitment to ensuring sustainable fishing practices and protecting aquatic ecosystems during the Piracema season, which is crucial for the reproduction of fish species. Overall, the contrasting trends in enforcement actions and actual volumes of seized fish suggest some positive movement towards better adherence to legal fishing practices. The operation's results also highlight the ongoing challenges faced by environmental authorities in monitoring and regulating fishing activities in the region, necessitating continuous efforts in public education about sustainable fishing and ecosystem preservation.