Marinha do Arvoredo Biological Reserve, Marine biological reserve on Santa Catarina coast, Brazil
The reserve encompasses 17,104 hectares of protected marine territory, including three main islands: Arvoredo, Gales, and Deserta, plus surrounding waters.
The Brazilian Federal Government established this marine sanctuary in March 1990 to safeguard the natural resources and marine biodiversity of Santa Catarina.
Archaeological sites within the reserve contain ancient shell mounds and rock inscriptions that document early human settlements along the Brazilian coast.
The Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation manages access to the reserve, with entry permits required for scientific research purposes.
The reserve marks a transition zone where tropical and temperate marine species meet, influenced by both the Brazil Current and Falkland Current.
Location: Santa Catarina
Inception: 1990
GPS coordinates: -27.26306,-48.33639
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:55
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