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‘Enclosed river:’ Women shellfish gatherers fight for access to mangroves in Brazil

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Briefings

Brazilian women in Sergipe use machetes to harvest oysters from mangrove roots in the Vaza-Barris river, forming the MMS collective to protect their livelihoods against environmental degradation. The article describes the physical act of gathering and the women's anthems, but lacks specific dates, exact numbers of participants, or long-term impact data.

Key points

• Women in Sergipe use machetes with blades up to 40-centimeters long to harvest oysters from mangrove roots in the Vaza-Barris river.
• The Movement of Women Shellfish Gatherers of Sergipe (MMS) acts as a collective where members often work in flocks to protect the mangrove ecosystem.

Context

This article documents a grassroots movement in Brazil where women protect mangrove ecosystems through shellfish gathering, facing cultural erasure and environmental pressures.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article snapshot from October 2026, with no specific dates, participant numbers, or long-term impact data provided.

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