It supports artisanal fishing by a small traditional community on the Ilha Grande, an island off the southwest coast of the state.

The Aventureiro Sustainable Development Reserve (RDS) is in the municipality of Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro.

[2] The RDS covers a small area of land, plus the bay, shore and rocks up to the high water mark.

The RDS aims to preserve the ecosystems and also the traditional way of life of the caiçaras fishing community of about 50 families.

Only artisanal fishing is allowed, under the control of the Instituto Estadual do Ambiente (State Environmental Institute).