Eduardo Campos Lima
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Eduardo Campos Lima’s Contributions:
In Brazil, Politicians Push to Privatize Beaches
A new bill that would open a huge chunk of Brazil’s coast to tourism development could have far-reaching consequences.
May 11, 2022 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
How Female Fishers Are Leading Their Communities through the Pandemic
Research shows that, at the pandemic’s onset, female leaders in Brazil’s fishing communities took the threat more seriously than men—and leapt into action.
Jan 13, 2022 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
The Hole in Peru’s Nazca Ridge National Reserve
By allowing fishing to persist in the protected area, biologists say the country’s new marine reserve fails to protect the unique Nazca Ridge ecosystem.
Sep 17, 2021 | 900 words, about 4 minutes
Brazil Looks Set for a Shipping Boom—Leaving Some Concerned about a Lack of Oversight
For coastal environments, the country’s pending push to increase how much freight is carried by sea may be one step forward, two steps back.
May 19, 2021 | 850 words, about 4 minutes
Argentina Gains New Tools in Fight Against Foreign Fishing Fleets
A revised delineation of Argentina’s continental shelf opens new paths for the country to indirectly regulate the international fleet.
Nov 30, 2020 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes
In COVID’s Shadow, Illegal Fishing Flourishes
With COVID-19 lockdowns, Brazil’s capacity to monitor for illegal fishing has plummeted. Many on the ground say people have been quick to take advantage of the situation.
Jul 8, 2020 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Blocking Brazil’s Oil Boom
Federal prosecutors and NGOs are lining up to stop the inclusion of key sites in Brazil’s upcoming oil lease auction.
Oct 3, 2019 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Brazil Just Got a Huge New Oil Field. Or Did It?
Brazil is petitioning the United Nations to extend its territorial waters to include the new oil field, but opinions are divided as to whether the country needs to wait for approval before it can start drilling.
Jul 15, 2019 | 850 words, about 4 minutes
Research Unveils New Damage Caused by Brazil’s Failed Fundão Dam
A new study shows that mine tailings loosed by the collapsed dam contaminated the Abrolhos Marine National Park.
Mar 8, 2019 | 900 words, about 4 minutes