Pirajubaé Marine Extractive Reserve

Pirajubaé Marine Extractive Reserve is a coastal protection area in Florianópolis featuring marine waters and mangrove forests that support diverse aquatic life. The Tavares River runs through the reserve, connecting different coastal environments.

The reserve was created in 1992 as Brazil's first marine extractive area, establishing a model that protects both fishing communities and their natural resources. This approach pioneered a new way of thinking about conservation that includes local people.

Local fishing families maintain traditional shellfish collection practices that have shaped how this coastal area is used and valued. The community's presence and work remain visible in the daily rhythm of the reserve.

The administration office is located near the waterfront in the Costeira do Pirajubaé neighborhood and can be reached from central Florianópolis. Plan visits during low tide to see the mangroves and coastal flats more clearly.

The reserve has a training program that develops local guides to help visitors understand the ecological systems at work. These guides offer deeper insight into how the reserve actually functions during visits.