| Ecossistema |
Abrolhos Archipelago |
| Tipo |
Sea/Bay/Gulf |
| Salinidade |
saltwater |
| Other Names |
Arquipélago de Abrolhos |
| Location |
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Northeast Brazil |
17° S 18° S - 40° W 38° W |
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| Descrição |
Abrolhos Shelf encompasses the largest and richest coral reef formation in the South Atlantic Ocean. Several studies have recorded and described the area: having the highest coral species diversity in the South Atlantic Ocean; more than 200 fish species associated with its reefs; exceptionally important for the regional economy, supporting fishing and tourism activities; the health of the Abrolhos shallow reefs is, however, being negatively affected by overishing, coral diseases and overall water quality degradation and microbialization (Ref. 126840). |
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| Ecosystem Checklist Link |
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26 |
19 |
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