At the mouth of Rio Doce, fishermen fear oil will aggravate tragedy
Two weeks ago, the advance of the oil spill of unknown origin from beaches in northeastern Brazil led the government of Espírito Santo to create an emergency committee to monitor the coast of the state. Yesterday, the Navy confirmed that small spots were observed in the north coast of Espírito Santo. The situation has generated apprehension in fishermen of Linhares (ES), at the mouth of Rio Doce. Barred from developing their activities due to the breach of the mining dam Samarco, four years ago, they fear that a new environmental impact will bring even more difficulties for the recovery of the region.
Before reaching Espírito Santo, the oil reached nine states in northeastern Brazil and more than 4 million tons already collected. Its origin is still under investigation and five Greek ships are under suspicion.
In the region, fishing is prohibited by the Federal Court. The decision is valid for the entire coastal area of the mouth of the Doce River, up to 20 meters deep between the districts of Barra do Riacho, in the city of Aracruz, and Degredo, in Linhares. Fisherman Ademar Paulino Sampaio says there are plenty of fish in the region.
"But we can't take it, because nobody knows if everything is contaminated. It has changed our lives. We live by fishing. Today, I am doing nothing. I am just like flying back and forth. I come here looking or dinging every once in a while." when. I take the 'change' that the Renova Foundation gives and I will take ", regrets .
Oil in the northeastern beaches of Brazil
At the mouth of Rio Doce, fishermen fear oil will aggravate tragedy
Two weeks ago, the advance of the oil spill of unknown origin from beaches in northeastern Brazil led the government of Espírito Santo to create an emergency committee to monitor the coast of the state. Yesterday, the Navy confirmed that small spots were observed in the north coast of Espírito Santo. The situation has generated apprehension in fishermen of Linhares (ES), at the mouth of Rio Doce. Barred from developing their activities due to the breach of the mining dam Samarco, four years ago, they fear that a new environmental impact will bring even more difficulties for the recovery of the region.
Before reaching Espírito Santo, the oil reached nine states in northeastern Brazil and more than 4 million tons already collected. Its origin is still under investigation and five Greek ships are under suspicion.
In the region, fishing is prohibited by the Federal Court. The decision is valid for the entire coastal area of the mouth of the Doce River, up to 20 meters deep between the districts of Barra do Riacho, in the city of Aracruz, and Degredo, in Linhares. Fisherman Ademar Paulino Sampaio says there are plenty of fish in the region.
"But we can't take it, because nobody knows if everything is contaminated. It has changed our lives. We live by fishing. Today, I am doing nothing. I am just like flying back and forth. I come here looking or dinging every once in a while." when. I take the 'change' that the Renova Foundation gives and I will take ", regrets .