Ilha do Cabo Frio Biological Reserve, Protected coastal reserve in Arraial do Cabo, Brazil.
The Ilha do Cabo Frio Biological Reserve encompasses 700 hectares of Atlantic island terrain with coastal dunes and hyper-saline lagoons near Rio de Janeiro.
Established in 1990 through Municipal Organic Law Article 184, the reserve transformed a former lighthouse island into a dedicated conservation area.
The reserve functions as an educational center where researchers study marine ecosystems and document the relationships between local species and their environment.
Access to the reserve requires advance permits from management authorities, with visits limited to scientific research and educational purposes only.
The reserve experiences a specific microclimate created by the cold Malvinas Current upwelling, supporting distinct vegetation communities not found elsewhere.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
GPS coordinates: -22.99500,-41.98900
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:33
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