ABSTRACT
The objective was to analyze the profile of fishermen and fish trade during the pandemic (Covid-19) in Portel, Marajo, Brazil. The research was quantitative and qualitative, carried out with 18 artisanal fishermen. A questionnaire containing open and closed questions was used, addressing socioeconomic issues and the possible negative effects of the pandemic on marketing. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. All fishermen are men, over 25 years of age. The majority (83.3%) have been fishing for more than 10 years and have more than 4 people in the family (72.2%). A total of 83.3% are part of a social, fishing organization, and 88.9% are beneficiaries of some federal government program. A little more than half of the informants (55.5%) managed to develop fishing activities during the pandemic and did not spare a single hour of work, with a readjustment in the prices of most fish (79%). The production is intended only for direct marketing to the consumer and there was an increase in demand for fish (66.6%). More than half (61.1%) had an increase in family income, despite facing difficulties in developing fishing. The majority (83.3%) do not believe they will receive any help from the government. In conclusion, it was possible to know the profile of artisanal sinners and the consequences of the pandemic that were positive for the majority. Covid-19 affected the fishermen class, whether in their daily life, fishing activities, fish marketing or income obtained through it or through federal government programs.