2025-04-162025-04-162025-01-22https://repositorio.ifal.edu.br/handle/123456789/919The study addresses artisanal fishing in the Marine Extractive Reserve (RESEX) of Lagoa do Jequiá, highlighting the role of fishers' ethnoecological knowledge and the use of technologies to track fishing activities. The research combined semi-structured interviews, GPS tracking, and fleet counting via drones to understand fishing strategies, spatial patterns, and fishers' perceptions of environmental changes. Six fishing methods and 54 captured species were identified, revealing a strong relationship between the techniques used and the characteristics of the exploited areas. The results indicate that fishing activity is in decline, partly due to the aging fishing population and a lack of infrastructure and government support. The study also suggests that, although no tracked vessels operated within the RESEX, there are indications of fishing in protected areas during the dry season, a hypothesis that requires further investigation. Integrating local knowledge with spatial data is essential for planning marine protected areas, promoting sustainable management, and reducing conflicts between conservation and artisanal fishing.ptÁreas de pescaUnidade de conservação marinhaEtnobiologiaFishing areasMarine Protected AreaEthnobiologyDissertaçãoENGENHARIAS