Elaboração de calendário para conservação de raias e tubarões ameaçados do Ceará: sensibilização por meio de calendário informativo

Abstract

The majority of the sharks and rays that occur in Ceará are endangered. One of the main threats for this group is its fishing for consumption. Raising awareness among fishers, consumers, and the society that supports this practice about endangered species is essential for the conservation of these animals. A potentially useful tool for this purpose is environmental education, which intends to develop values focused on nature preservation. Through popular science, serving as a bridge between the non-academic public and academic content, this study had as its goal to create a calendar to raise awareness about the conservation of endangered rays and sharks in Ceará. The methodology used in the construction of this material was qualitative, through document analysis, especially through projects with the same purpose. The educational content of the material includes images of the species, the legislation that protects these animals, relevant information for consumers, and their ecological importance. The calendar is proposed as a project to be implemented in both physical and digital formats, serving as an inspiration for future conservation initiatives.