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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