Pedra da Risca do Meio State Marine Park, Marine protected area near Fortaleza, Brazil
Pedra da Risca do Meio State Marine Park is a marine protected area near Fortaleza covering around 3,320 hectares of water with rocky formations and various habitats. The park sits about 18 kilometers from Mucuripe port and includes diverse submarine environments.
The government established this marine conservation area in 1997 to protect marine species and restore sustainable fishing practices. The creation of this protected zone represented an effort to preserve the sea resources of the region.
Local fishermen call the submerged rock formations 'riscas', which act as natural anchoring points for microorganisms that feed the marine food chain. This local naming reflects how the fishing community understands and uses the marine environment.
Reaching the park requires a boat trip of about 50 minutes from Mucuripe port, where visitors can dive and observe marine life. Allow extra time for travel and check local conditions before planning your visit.
The park contains an underwater wreck of a Bandeirante airplane that now functions as an artificial reef for marine life. This unexpected underwater feature has become a gathering point for various sea creatures.
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