The industrial park of Itajaí and Navegantes, in Santa Catarina State, Southern Brazil was selected as a case of study, for purpose, the Model of Evaluation and Management of Environmental Impacts - MAGIA, was used, allowing the formulation of a Global Hypothesis of Impact Situation - HGSI. The main environmental aspects observed were job opportunities and economic dynamics, as well as production of solid wastes, sewage, and air emissions, inefficiency in the use of raw products, and seasonality of man labor. As consequences of such aspects it was observed the impacts variation of man labor offer, reduction of water and air quality, increase of organic discards, and water and energy uses. Therefore, it is strongly recommended the creation of an environmental management policy for the fishing sector.
Environmental impact assessment; environmental management; fishing industries
