PONTAL DA BARRA: A REGION OF ECOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE AND CONFRONTATION OF INTERESTS IN THE FAR SOUTH OF BRAZIL

Authors

  • Liliane Manetti de Ávila Universidade Federal de Pelotas-UFPEL
  • Sheila Moralles Monteiro Dias Universidade Federal do Rio Grande-FURG
  • Vanessa Cardoso Coelho Faculdade Anhanguera
  • Francisco Sampaio Coelho Universidade Católica de Pelotas
  • Anderson Rossales Garcia Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina
  • Cristiano dos Santos Telles Faculdade Anhanguera

Keywords:

Pontal da Barra. Plated. Biodiversity. Annual fish. Rivulidae. Environmental Conservation.

Abstract

Our digital book aims to immerse the reader in the riches and challenges of Pontal da Barra, a place of significant ecological relevance located in the Coastal Plain of Pelotas, RS, at Praia do Laranjal. This book is a window into the understanding of a unique ecosystem, characterized by a complex web of environments, including wetlands of marshy vegetation, reed beds, marshy forests, sand forests, thickets of native forest in an advanced stage of degradation and fossil dunes.
As you explore the pages of this work, you will be taken on a fascinating journey through the biodiversity of Pontal da Barra. Discover how this region is home to a great diversity of species, some of which face threats of extinction. Furthermore, learn about the fundamental role played by this ecosystem in regional hydrological control, biodiversity conservation and the preservation of archaeological heritage.
One of the highlights of this work is the detailed analysis of the occurrence of annual fish, seasonal species whose life cycle is closely linked to the temporal dynamics of temporary wetlands. Uncover the challenges faced by these fish in the face of habitat loss caused by human activities, and understand the importance of protecting these species for maintaining biological diversity.
Through a multidisciplinary approach, this book also explores the conflicts of interest that permeate Pontal da Barra. From the insertion of a Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN) to the pressures exerted by urbanization and agriculture, each chapter offers an in-depth analysis of the issues surrounding the conservation of this unique ecosystem.
Upon completion of this work, we hope that you will have a broader understanding of the ecological importance of Pontal da Barra and the challenges faced to ensure its preservation. We invite you to venture with us on this fascinating study of one of the natural treasures of the extreme south of Brazil.
Happy reading to everyone,
The authors

Author Biographies

Liliane Manetti de Ávila, Universidade Federal de Pelotas-UFPEL

Ciências Biológicas Licenciatura. Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPEL)

Sheila Moralles Monteiro Dias, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande-FURG

Administração Habilitação de Empresas. Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (FURG).

Vanessa Cardoso Coelho, Faculdade Anhanguera

Enfermagem. Faculdade Anhanguera.

Francisco Sampaio Coelho, Universidade Católica de Pelotas

Bacharel em Direito. Universidade Católica de Pelotas.

Anderson Rossales Garcia, Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina

Tecnólogo em Segurança Pública. Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina (Unisul).

Cristiano dos Santos Telles, Faculdade Anhanguera

Tecnologia de Sistemas para Internet. Faculdade Anhanguera.

Published

2024-02-26

How to Cite

Ávila, L. M. de, Dias, S. M. M., Coelho, V. C., Coelho, F. S., Garcia, A. R., & Telles, C. dos S. (2024). PONTAL DA BARRA: A REGION OF ECOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE AND CONFRONTATION OF INTERESTS IN THE FAR SOUTH OF BRAZIL. Revista Ibero-Americana De Humanidades, Ciências E Educação, 15–64. Retrieved from https://periodicorease.pro.br/rease/article/view/13049

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