By Ana Cristina Barros * One of the tributaries of the Amazon river in Brazil forms a "meeting of the waters" so beautiful it rivals the one with the dark waters of the Rio Negro. The clear blue waters of the Tapajós river can be seen even in the city of Santarém, Pará state’s third most populous municipality. The Tapajós basin comprises an area the size of France between … [Read more...] about In Brazil, national waters churn international hopes
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Pirates of the Caribbean: the treasure is in the coral reefs!
Everybody would agree that coral reefs are beautiful, that they attract tourists that want to snorkel and dive to sneak a peek at an unknown world of colors and fishes. But reality is that many people don’t know the real value of these beautiful ecosystems that in fact, provide a priceless number of services to us humans. The Caribbean region is home to the world’s second … [Read more...] about Pirates of the Caribbean: the treasure is in the coral reefs!