Archaeological record of historical–modern intertidal Octopus fishers of coastal North Patagonia, Argentina

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This study marks the first exploration of the archaeological record associated with artisanal Octopus fishing along the San Matías Gulf west coast in Río Negro province, Argentina, during historical times. The region has been home to hunter-gatherer and fishing communities dating back to approximately 3000 BP. Focused on the capture of the small intertidal Octopus species Octopus tehuelchus, this practice involves semi-nomadic small groups that establish temporary settlements along the coastal strip. Initial findings reveal distinctive elements within this archaeological record linked to Octopus fishing, offering valuable insights into human spatial utilization, its dynamics with the local environment, and its connections to historical and cultural heritage.
Fil: Cardillo, Marcelo. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Saavedra 15. Instituto Multidisciplinario de Historia y Ciencias Humanas; Argentina
Fil: Venzi Zanazzi, Agustín. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Tandil. Investigaciones Arqueológicas y Paleontológicas del Cuaternario Pampeano. Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires. Investigaciones Arqueológicas y Paleontológicas del Cuaternario Pampeano; Argentina
Fil: Borella, Florencia. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Tandil. Investigaciones Arqueológicas y Paleontológicas del Cuaternario Pampeano. Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires. Investigaciones Arqueológicas y Paleontológicas del Cuaternario Pampeano; Argentina

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OCTOPUS EXPLOITATION, HISTORICAL RECORD, SAN MATIAS GULF, HUNTER GATHERER SOCIETIES, https://purl.org/becyt/ford/6.1, https://purl.org/becyt/ford/6

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