In São Pedro da Aldeia, located in the Lagos Region of Brazil, the Seahorse Project organized a free workshop focused on bio-jewelry creation specifically for caiçara women. The event, which took place on March 9 and 10 in collaboration with the Municipal Fisheries Department, empowered local women by teaching them how to craft earrings and necklaces from discarded fishing materials. This workshop not only offered practical skills but also encouraged sustainable practices by utilizing materials that would otherwise be wasted.

The workshop, named "Art and Seahorses," brought together local fishers, enabling them to learn the artistry of making flowers and ornaments from fish scales. This approach not only adds value to what would typically be discarded but also opens new economic opportunities for caiçara women, enhancing their financial independence. The initiative reflects a broader commitment to nurturing local skills while being mindful of environmental impacts.

According to Natalie Freret-Meurer, the general coordinator of the Seahorse Project, the workshop emphasizes generating opportunities without harming nature. By using materials already part of the fishing process, the program fosters economic pathways and strengthens the role of caiçara women within their communities. With plans for another session in the second semester in Búzios, the project aims to expand its reach and continue empowering these women through creative, sustainable practices.