As the typical range of influence of oil spills surrounds urbanised and economically active
areas, it is likely that fragile regions may not be part of the most vulnerable zones. This …

Patos Lagoon is a very dynamic environment presenting hydrodynamic fluctuations from
synoptic to decadal timescales. Thus, understanding the processes that determine the long …

It is well known that some factors could effectively control the hydrodynamics of Brazil's
largest coastal lagoon (Patos Lagoon coastal system); however the knowledge about the …

The hypothesis that effluents treated through activated sludge process cause changes in
nutrient biogeochemistry of receiving water bodies was investigated in Vieira creek …

The continuing growth in the world population has increased the demand and competition
for energy, such that immense efforts are required to make non-renewable energy sources …

A pesca no estuário da Lagoa dos Patos é uma atividade em disputa. De um lado, as
comunidades de pesca produzem seus territórios de pesca através dos seus respectivos …

Abstract The city of Rio Grande, located in the south of Brazil, suffers with the inadequate
coverage of its network of sewage collection and treatment. In addition, there are …

Facing great obstacles to eradicate environmental hazards generated by oil spills, it is
crucial to establish actions against such accidents. In this context, the focus of this study is to …

Mangueira Bay is a semi-enclosed system that is very important to the communities living
around the city of Rio Grande. It is influenced by multiple and conflicting human impacts …

Ethno-sciences study the logic behind the traditional population knowledge about
environmental process. This case study aims at describing the ethno-knowledge of artisanal …