1. Upwelling in the Region of Cabo Frio, RJ – Brazil CAIO MATTOS

2. Where is Cabo Frio?

4. Mean SST The name Cabo Frio means “Cold Cape” in English → the waters are very cold

5. Vector Average Wind Stress

6. Monthly upwelling estimates

7. 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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