Conhecer para preservar: elaboração de uma cartilha educativa como ferramenta para a preservação do peixe-boi marinho

Abstract

Ceará is the northeastern Brazilian state where most sea-fish breed. For the preservation of this species it is necessary that measures of environmental education and awareness of the population are taken. Knowledge about this animal, which makes up our regional fauna, is very important for its conservation. Science education is an important tool for sensitizing individuals and for making decisions. In view of the growing trend of the production of complementary teaching materials, such as booklets, to facilitate the process of learning and environmental awareness, this paper describes the creation of a primer on the manatee. Starting from the principle of environmental education "Knowing to preserve" the booklet aims to present the morphological, physiological, evolutionary, genetic, biogeographical and ecological aspects of the manatee seeking to sensitize the reader to the preservation of the animal and the conservation of the places that the animal uses in its life cycle.