Some notes of mullet (Mugil liza, Valenciennes, 1836) fishing in Brazil

History and Tradition

Abstract

The present study proposes to describe some peculiarities about the history and tradition of
mullet Mugil liza Valenciennes (1836) fishing in Brazil. The present work is qualitative,
descriptive and, exploratory, highlighting some historical facts relevant to the time range of
1945 to 2014. It was concluded that the mullet fishing Mugil liza, Valenciennes, (1836) in
Brazil: 1) is based on strong Portuguese and indigenous influences; 2) is based on the
tradition of a cooperative effort of art, technique, and subjective abilities; 3) has maintained
over the centuries the “Mullet Festival” along coastal regions of southern and southeastern
Brazil; and 4) depends on initiatives by official organizations and organized civil society to
use sustainable exploitation, guaranteeing the preservation of the species and the marine
ecosystem.