Mysterious oil spill in the Atlantic Ocean threatens marine biodiversity and local people in Brazil
RA Magris, T Giarrizzo - Marine pollution bulletin, 2020 - Elsevier
This study provides the first preliminary assessment of the potential impact from the recent
oil spill in the Southern Atlantic Ocean. Using information on the occurrence of oil patches …
oil spill in the Southern Atlantic Ocean. Using information on the occurrence of oil patches …
Oil spill+ COVID-19: A disastrous year for Brazilian seagrass conservation
KM Magalhães, KV de Souza Barros… - Science of The Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
The COVID-19 pandemic has been the greatest global public health threat of the 21st
century. Additionally, it has been challenging for the Brazilian shores that were recently …
century. Additionally, it has been challenging for the Brazilian shores that were recently …
A blueprint for securing Brazil's marine biodiversity and supporting the achievement of global conservation goals
Aim As a step towards providing support for an ecological approach to strengthening marine
protected areas (MPAs) and meeting international commitments, this study combines …
protected areas (MPAs) and meeting international commitments, this study combines …
Reviewing the effects of contamination on the biota of Brazilian coastal ecosystems: scientific challenges for a developing country in a changing world
AS Martinez, T Underwood, RA Christofoletti… - Science of The Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Pollution is a major worldwide problem that is increasing with urban growth, mainly along
coastal areas. Pollution is often worse, governance is poorer and managerial strategies to …
coastal areas. Pollution is often worse, governance is poorer and managerial strategies to …
Blue carbon ecosystems in Brazil: Overview and an urgent call for conservation and restoration
In this article, we discuss knowledge and gaps regarding blue carbon ecosystems (BCEs) in
Brazil, considering the urgency to apply protection actions and policies to safeguard their …
Brazil, considering the urgency to apply protection actions and policies to safeguard their …
CO2 released by carbonate sediment production in some coastal areas may offset the benefits of seagrass “Blue Carbon” storage
Seagrass ecosystems have been identified as long‐term carbon sinks whose conservation
could serve as a tool to mitigate carbon emissions. Seagrasses alter landscapes in a way …
could serve as a tool to mitigate carbon emissions. Seagrasses alter landscapes in a way …
Seagrass and rhodolith beds are important seascapes for the development of fish eggs and larvae in tropical coastal areas
In this study, the ichthyoplankton in two distinct tropical seascapes, gravelly sand with
rhodolith beds (SRB) and muddy sand with seagrasses, were compared. The number of …
rhodolith beds (SRB) and muddy sand with seagrasses, were compared. The number of …
Vegetated coastal ecosystems in the Southwestern Atlantic Ocean are an unexploited opportunity for climate change mitigation
Vegetated coastal ecosystems (mangroves, seagrasses, and saltmarshes, often called Blue
Carbon ecosystems) store large carbon stocks. However, their regional carbon inventories …
Carbon ecosystems) store large carbon stocks. However, their regional carbon inventories …
Seaweed beds support more juvenile reef fish than seagrass beds in a south-western Atlantic tropical seascape
Seascape connectivity is regarded essential for healthy reef fish communities in tropical
shallow systems. A number of reef fish species use separate adult and nursery habitats, and …
shallow systems. A number of reef fish species use separate adult and nursery habitats, and …
Patos Lagoon estuary and adjacent marine coastal biodiversity long-term data
VM Lemos, M Lanari, M Copertino… - Earth System …, 2021 - essd.copernicus.org
Estuaries are among the most productive aquatic ecosystems and provide important
ecological and economic services in coastal areas. However, estuarine systems have been …
ecological and economic services in coastal areas. However, estuarine systems have been …