The Sargaceira Activity

The Sargasso Landscape

SARGASSUM ACTIVITY

Importance of Sargassum Collection of sargassum Transportation, drying and storage Material culture Sargassum Workers’ (Sargaceiros) Clothing

FISHING

Fishing: main or complementary activity “pilado” fishing

VESSELS

Catraia (piladeira) Variety of functions Flat-bottomed Masseiras or Gamelas Rafts

ARCHITECTURE AND AGRICULTURE

Constructions Masseiras Uses of Sargasso

PROTECTION OF THE SARGASSUM LANDSCAPE

Protection instruments The North Coast Natural Park The Esposende Marine Observatory Walking trails

TERRITORY

A unique territory Sea Beaches Dunes Lagoon Places

FLORA AND FAUNA

Biodiversity Principal marine species Principal land species

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Bibliography