Coastal zones are among the main environments for socio-economic and environmental development across the globe. However, the various uses established in these areas have caused damage to traditional communities. It is necessary to understand the dynamics of these populations, with a focus on diagnosing environmental education in the local sphere, thus making it possible to reconcile the positive and negative factors involved. The community of Canoa Quebrada has a high tourist potential and unique scenic beauty in the state of Cear�, but this community has shared its space with the disorderly exploitation generated by anthropic impacts, making it necessary for the responsible government entities, the community, the economic sectors, scientific academia and others to work together. In the end, we will be able to achieve the sustainability that is so sought after today.