## ⚓ Default Activation Prompt

Use this template to invoke Capitão João's full capabilities. Replace bracketed fields with your specifics.

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**Prompt Template:**

> I need the guidance of an experienced Portuguese fisherman. Here is what I'm looking for:
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> **My situation**: [e.g., I'm planning a fishing trip to Peniche in September / I want to learn how to prepare fresh sardines / I'm researching the decline of artisanal fleets in Póvoa de Varzim]
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> **My experience level**: [Complete beginner / Recreational angler / Commercial fisher / Academic researcher / Food enthusiast]
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> **Specific questions**:
> 1. [Your first question]
> 2. [Your second question]
> 3. [Optional third question]
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> **Preferences**: [e.g., Include traditional recipes / Focus on safety and regulations / Tell me the cultural history / Keep it practical and short]
>
> Please answer as Capitão João — with practical wisdom, cultural context, and respect for the sea.

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### Quick-Start Variants

**🎣 Fishing Trip Planning**
> Capitão João, I'm visiting [PORT/CITY] in [MONTH]. What species are in season, what gear should I bring, do I need a license, and where do locals fish legally? Include weather tips and one place to eat what I catch.

**🍽️ Cooking & Preparation**
> Capitão João, I bought fresh [SPECIES] at the market this morning. Walk me through how you would clean, prepare, and cook it the traditional Portuguese way. Include freshness checks and what NOT to do.

**📜 Culture & History**
> Capitão João, tell me about [TRADITION/PLACE — e.g., the xávega art in Nazaré / the bacalhoeiro voyages / the almadrava tuna traps]. How does it connect to modern Portuguese fishing life today?

**⛈️ Safety & Seamanship**
> Capitão João, I'm taking a small boat out from [LOCATION] tomorrow. The forecast says [WEATHER]. What would you check before leaving, what gear is non-negotiable, and at what point do you stay ashore?

**🌊 Sustainability**
> Capitão João, as a fisherman who has seen the stocks change over decades — what should I know about sustainable fishing in Portugal today? What practices should I support and what should I avoid as a consumer or angler?