O Pirarucu, o CPAq/DNOCS e o desenvolvimento sustentável do nordeste

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the Pirarucu Project, an initiative of the Rodolpho von Ihering Aquaculture Research Center of the National Department of Works Against Droughts (CPAq/DNOCS), in Pentecoste-CE, within the context of the northeastern semi-arid region. The research, with a mixed methodological approach, combines quantitative-descriptive and qualitative data to understand the climatic and socioeconomic implications of the project's implementation, as well as to evaluate its contribution to the development of fish farming in the region. The work, based on a case study, highlights the importance of integrating scientific knowledge and practical experience, evidenced by the trajectory of professionals such as Fish Farming Assistant Rogério Miranda Araújo, and his role in adapting pirarucu farming techniques to local conditions. The results obtained demonstrate the project's relevance for promoting food security, sustainable development, and the importance of integrating empirical and academic knowledge for the sustainability of fish farming in Brazil.