First record of the Sea Chub, Kyphosus atlanticus (Sakai & Nakabo 2014) (Perciformes, Kyphosidae), in the extreme south of the Brazilian coast

This is the first record of Kyphosus atlanticus (Sakai & Nakabo, 2014) from Tramandai, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. In the Western Atlantic, the range of this marine fish known to extend from New England to São Paulo state, Brazil. We hypothesize that the occurrence of K. atlanticus outside its natural range is due to the recent (1968) establishment of new fish aggregation devices (two buoys, SPM-1 and SPM-2, of the Sea Terminal “Almirante Soares Dutra”), which enable this species to populate new areas

Modelos bayesianos espacio-temporales con datos múltiples de CPUE: el caso de una pesquería de lebranche

We propose a novel Bayesian hierarchical structure of state-space surplus production models that accommodate multiple catch per unit effort (CPUE) data of various fisheries exploiting the same stock. The advantage of this approach in data-limited stock assessment is the possibility of borrowing strength among different data sources to estimate reference points useful for management decisions. The model is applied to thirteen years of data from seven fisheries of the lebranche mullet (Mugil liza) southern population, distributed along the southern and southeastern shelf regions of Brazil. The results indicate that this modelling strategy is useful and has room for extensions. There are reasons for concern about the sustainability of the mullet stock, although the wide posterior credibility intervals for key reference points preclude conclusive statistical evidence at this timeProponemos una nueva estructura jerárquica bayesiana para modelos de producción excedente espacio-temporales que permite incorporar datos de captura por unidad de esfuerzo (CPUE) de diversas fuentes para varias pesquerías que explotan el mismo stock. La ventaja de este enfoque en la evaluación de stocks con datos limitados es la posibilidad de reforzar las estimaciones a partir de diferentes fuentes de datos para estimar puntos de referencia útiles para las decisiones de gestión. El modelo se aplica a trece años de datos de siete pesquerías de la población meridional de lebranche (Mugil liza), distribuidas a lo largo de las regiones sur y sudeste de Brasil. Los resultados indican que esta estrategia de modelado es útil y puede formar la base de futuras extensiones. En cuanto a la sostenibilidad del efectivo de lebranche, hay razones para preocuparse, aunque los amplios intervalos de credibilidad posterior en los puntos clave de referencia excluyen evidencia estadística concluyente en este momento

First record of the dusky grouper Epinephelus marginatus (Actinopterygii: Epinephelidae) undergoing sexual transition in the South Western Atlantic, Brazil

The dusky grouper Epinephelus marginatus is a marine species historically exploited showing slow growth, late maturation and protogynous hermaphroditism. Currently, it is considered as endangered by the IUCN. Therefore, it is essential to increase the knowledge about its biology and ecology to help conservation of this species. The present study reports the first record of a dusky grouper individual undergoing sexual transition, from female to male, in the Atlantic Ocean based on histological analyses of gonads. The specimen with total length: 770 mm; total weight: 8.1 kg and age: 21 years was captured in a rocky bottom along the coastline of the southernmost in state Brazil

Scientific production on quality of life in patients with renal undergoing hemodialysis

Objective: To analyze the scientific production on quality of life of patients with renal failure undergoing hemodialysis. Method: This is an integrative literature review conducted on the banks of LILACS and MEDLINE databases. Were selected studies published between 2011 to 2013 and analyzed 24 articles. Results: The results indicated that the quality of life of hemodialysis patients is related to factors, physical, psychosocial, mental, social and presence and support of family. Conclusion: The development of studies involving the quality of life of individuals may assist healthcare professionals in the instrumentalization of a healthcare practice that really contemplate the multidimensionality of care to patients with renal failure undergoing hemodialysis

Composição e abundância da ictiofauna de duas lagunas costeiras da América do Sul Austral: lagoa do Peixe (31ºS; 51ºW), Brasil e laguna Mar Chiquita (37ºS; 57ºW), Argentina

This article describes and compares the shallow water fish-fauna from two coastal lagoons (Peixe Lagoon, in Brazil, and Mar Chiquita Lagoon, in Argentina). Peixe Lagoon was sampled between 2000 and 2001 using a 9 m beach seine net (12 mm bar mesh in the wings and 5 mm in the centre 3 m section) totalizing 125 samples, which yielded 33,848 individuals and 32 species. Mar Chiquita Lagoon was sampled from 1995 to 1998 using a 20 m beach seine net (12 mm bar mesh) totalizing 232 samples resulting in 31,097 individuals of 28 species. A total of 47 species were observed in both lagoons and 13 were shared. The “marine-estuarine-related” species were similar and dominate the fish assemblages in both lagoons. The remaining species were similar to the species collected along the southern Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina estuaries. The number of species observed in Peixe Lagoon (S = 32) was higher than in Mar Chiquita Lagoon (S = 28) and is probably associated with a strong latitudinal gradient of species richness increasing from north to south. Considering that the Peixe Lagoon and Mar Chiquita Lagoon are isolated by the large estuaries of Patos Lagoon and Prata River, the composition of the species with low abundance and occasional occurrence were different for each local studied. These results expand the knowledge for the fauna of both sites and help conservation and management from both lagoons. Key words: Argentina, Brazil, coastal lagoons, estuarine fishes, fisheries resources.Este artigo descreve e compara a ictiofauna de zonas rasas de duas lagunas costeiras (lagoa do Peixe, no Brasil e laguna Mar Chiquita, na Argentina). A lagoa do Peixe foi amostrada entre 2000 e 2001 com rede de arrasto de praia (9 m de comprimento, malha de 5 mm entre nós 3 m centrais e de 12 mm na lateral) totalizando 125 amostras, resultando na coleta de 33.848 indivíduos e 32 espécies. A laguna de Mar Chiquita, foi amostrada durante os anos de 1995 e 1998 com rede de arrasto de praia (20 m de comprimento, com panagem única de 12 mm), totalizando 232 amostras, sendo coletados 31.097 indivíduos pertencentes a 28 espécies. Das 47 espécies observadas, 13 são comuns nos dois sistemas. As espécies marinhas-estuarino-relacionadas foram semelhantes e dominaram as assembléias de peixes em ambas as lagunas. As espécies restantes foram similares às espécies coletadas nos estuários do sul do Brasil, Uruguai e Argentina. O número de espécies observado na lagoa do Peixe (S = 32) foi maior que em Mar Chiquita (S = 28), provavelmente associado a um forte gradiente latitudinal negativo de riqueza de espécies de norte para sul. Pelo fato da lagoa do Peixe e da laguna Mar Chiquita estarem isoladas pelos grandes estuários da lagoa dos Patos e do rio da Prata, a composição das espécies de baixa abundância e a ocorrência ocasional foram bem distintas para cada local estudado. Esses resultados ampliam o conhecimento da fauna de ambos locais e ajudam na conservação e manejo de ambas as lagunas.Palavras-chave: Argentina, Brasil, lagoas costeiras, peixes estuarinos, recursos pesqueiros

Composição e abundância da ictiofauna de duas lagunas costeiras da América do Sul Austral: lagoa do Peixe (31ºS; 51ºW), Brasil e laguna Mar Chiquita (37ºS; 57ºW), Argentina

This article describes and compares the shallow water fish-fauna from two coastal lagoons (Peixe Lagoon, in Brazil, and Mar Chiquita Lagoon, in Argentina). Peixe Lagoon was sampled between 2000 and 2001 using a 9 m beach seine net (12 mm bar mesh in the wings and 5 mm in the centre 3 m section) totalizing 125 samples, which yielded 33,848 individuals and 32 species. Mar Chiquita Lagoon was sampled from 1995 to 1998 using a 20 m beach seine net (12 mm bar mesh) totalizing 232 samples resulting in 31,097 individuals of 28 species. A total of 47 species were observed in both lagoons and 13 were shared. The “marine-estuarine-related” species were similar and dominate the fish assemblages in both lagoons. The remaining species were similar to the species collected along the southern Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina estuaries. The number of species observed in Peixe Lagoon (S = 32) was higher than in Mar Chiquita Lagoon (S = 28) and is probably associated with a strong latitudinal gradient of species richness increasing from north to south. Considering that the Peixe Lagoon and Mar Chiquita Lagoon are isolated by the large estuaries of Patos Lagoon and Prata River, the composition of the species with low abundance and occasional occurrence were different for each local studied. These results expand the knowledge for the fauna of both sites and help conservation and management from both lagoons. Key words: Argentina, Brazil, coastal lagoons, estuarine fishes, fisheries resources.Este artigo descreve e compara a ictiofauna de zonas rasas de duas lagunas costeiras (lagoa do Peixe, no Brasil e laguna Mar Chiquita, na Argentina). A lagoa do Peixe foi amostrada entre 2000 e 2001 com rede de arrasto de praia (9 m de comprimento, malha de 5 mm entre nós 3 m centrais e de 12 mm na lateral) totalizando 125 amostras, resultando na coleta de 33.848 indivíduos e 32 espécies. A laguna de Mar Chiquita, foi amostrada durante os anos de 1995 e 1998 com rede de arrasto de praia (20 m de comprimento, com panagem única de 12 mm), totalizando 232 amostras, sendo coletados 31.097 indivíduos pertencentes a 28 espécies. Das 47 espécies observadas, 13 são comuns nos dois sistemas. As espécies marinhas-estuarino-relacionadas foram semelhantes e dominaram as assembléias de peixes em ambas as lagunas. As espécies restantes foram similares às espécies coletadas nos estuários do sul do Brasil, Uruguai e Argentina. O número de espécies observado na lagoa do Peixe (S = 32) foi maior que em Mar Chiquita (S = 28), provavelmente associado a um forte gradiente latitudinal negativo de riqueza de espécies de norte para sul. Pelo fato da lagoa do Peixe e da laguna Mar Chiquita estarem isoladas pelos grandes estuários da lagoa dos Patos e do rio da Prata, a composição das espécies de baixa abundância e a ocorrência ocasional foram bem distintas para cada local estudado. Esses resultados ampliam o conhecimento da fauna de ambos locais e ajudam na conservação e manejo de ambas as lagunas.Palavras-chave: Argentina, Brasil, lagoas costeiras, peixes estuarinos, recursos pesqueiros

ANÁLISE DAS POSTURAS ADOTADAS DURANTE O CORTE SEMIMECANIZADO DE JUREMA PRETA EM MANEJO DA CAATINGA

Objetivou-se com esta pesquisa analisar as principais posturas adotadas na atividade de corte semimecanizado da Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd.) Poir. popularmente conhecida como jurema preta, por meio da utilização dos métodos ergonômicos Ovako Working Posture Analysis System (OWAS), Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) e Rapid Entire Boby Assessment (REBA) além de propor melhorias no ambiente de trabalho. Foram analisadas, em cada um dos métodos, 220 posturas adotadas durante a atividade de derrubada, destopamento, toragem e condensadas em 30 codificações principais. Dado o exposto, concluiu-se que as codificações em que o operador se manteve com as costas inclinadas, inclinadas e torcida, os dois braços acima dos ombros, o antebraço com amplitudes maiores que 45°, com o pescoço inclinado, e o troco inclinado, além de todas as posturas que foram classificadas nas categorias ou níveis de ação que indiquem uma intervenção próxima ou imediata.Palavras-chave: ergonomia; biomecânica; exploração florestal. ANALYSIS OF THE POSTURES ADOPTED DURING THE SEMIMECANIZED COURT OF JUREMA PRETA IN CAATINGA MANAGEMENT ABSTRACT: The objective of this work was to analyze the main postures adopted in the semimechanized cutting activity of Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd.) Poir., popularly known as black jurema, through the use of Ovako Working Posture Analysis System (OWAS), Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Rapid Entire Boby Assessment (REBA) in addition to proposing improvements in the work environment. In each method, 220 postures adopted during the felling, delimbing and tracing activity were analyzed and condensed into 30 main codings according to the result obtained for each of the analysis methods and further subdivided according to the activity. felling, delimbing and tracing. Given the above, it was concluded that the codings in which the operator stands with the back inclined, bent and twisted, both arms above the shoulders, the forearm with amplitudes greater than 45 °, the forearm with amplitudes greater than 45 °, the neck is at some angle of inclination, the inclined change, and all postures that have been classified into categories or levels of action that indicate close or immediate intervention.Keywords: ergonomics; biomechanics; caatinga management