Aug. 18, 2023

Success and Challenges in Protecting Guanabara Bay

Success and Challenges in Protecting Guanabara Bay

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the incredible story of marine biologist Mario Moscatelli and his 30-year-long fight to protect Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro. Despite facing adversity, pollution,...

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the incredible story of marine biologist Mario Moscatelli and his 30-year-long fight to protect Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro. Despite facing adversity, pollution, and death threats, Mario's dedication to the cause has never wavered. The episode explores a new documentary by Mongabay News that tells Mario's story and sheds light on the challenges faced by marine biologists working to make a positive impact. Tune in to learn more about Mario's journey and the importance of protecting our oceans.

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Link to article with the Documentary (10 min): https://news.mongabay.com/2023/08/video-rio-de-janeiros-defender-of-mangroves/

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