Upwelling in the Region of Cabo Frio, RJ – Brazil CAIO MATTOS.
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Upwelling in the Region of Cabo Frio, RJ – BrazilCAIO MATTOS
Where is Cabo Frio?
Mean SST
The name Cabo Frio means “Cold Cape” in English → the waters are very cold
Vector Average Wind Stress
Monthly upwelling estimates
Importance
- In 2009, more than 27 tons of fish were caught in the region of Cabo Frio;
- In Brazil, almost 60% of the fisheries come from artisanal fishing → as much as 500,000 tons per year;
- So, the upwelling phenomenon is important for the economy of the Cabo Frio region, specially for the large community of fishermen present in the area.
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