La pesca nel Golfo di Taranto in prospettiva storica: riflessioni preliminari intorno alla realizzazione di un ecomuseo del mare

The aim of this work is to analyze the contribution of historical research to the creation of the sea ecomuseum in the Gulf of Taranto, in the Northern Jonian Sea Tues, moving from the history of Apulia fish culture, between the Byzantine and Norman age. The examination of some documents, both public and private sources, has allowed to attest a dynamic fishing activity and to trace a first outline of the complex aspects of fishing organization: ius piscandi, methods and strategies of fishing, boats, fishermen’s communities, the great variety of fish in the region. The historical research is an integral part of a broader project of the public participation in scientific research while promoting activities environmental education to protect the marine heritage and coastal ion. The realization of the sea ecomuseum would be able to combine scientific research and tourist activity, developing a communication strategy and promotion of dialogue with civil society to raise public awareness on issues concerning the marine and coastal environment.