The grim future of Brazil's 'graveyard of ships'
STORY: This is Rio de Janeiro's "graveyard of ships"
Dozens of ships have been abandoned here
to rot and rust on the heavily polluted bay
Activists are increasingly concerned
about the impact on the environment
(Sergio Ricardo, Environmentalist)
“The San Luiz bulk carrier clashed against the Niteroi River’s bridge, which drew attention to the existence of this graveyard of ships. Sao Luiz remains in Rio’s port with 55 tons of fuel inside it. It’s a ship with high corrosion, it is not safe and it can cause an environmental disaster.”
Once home to thriving marine life, the
bay's mangrove population has declined
Sea-horses, green turtles and Guiana dolphins
are now being threatened by the graveyard's pollution
Local media reports say authorities are
studying how to remove the ships
