Guanabara Bay in Rio suffocates under wastewater
65% of Rio de Janeiro's wastewater flows into Guanabara Bay.
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The fact
This pollution causes eutrophication, suffocating marine species and degrading ecosystems.
A Franco-Brazilian team is studying solutions to preserve this iconic site.
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Why it matters
La dégradation de la baie de Guanabara, symbole historique et écologique du Brésil, illustre les défis environnementaux des métropoles côtières.