VOICED: Saving Guanabara Bay

Fishermen in Guanabara Bay have shifted from fishing to collecting garbage due to pollution, especially plastic waste, which has drastically reduced fish and shrimp populations. A cleanup project funded by Petrobras employs these fishermen to collect and recycle waste, with non-recyclable trash incinerated for energy. This initiative aims to restore the bay's ecosystem and provide alternative employment for those affected by pollution.

What is the primary task of the fishermen in Guanabara Bay now?

• Fishing for shrimp

• Collecting garbage

• Building boats

• Selling fish

Why is it difficult for fishermen to rely solely on fishing in Guanabara Bay?

• Fishing licenses are too expensive

• Pollution has reduced fish populations

• The water is too cold for fishing

• The fish have migrated to other areas

Which company is funding the cleanup project in Guanabara Bay?

• Shell

• ExxonMobil

• BP

• Petrobras

What happens to the non-recyclable waste collected from the bay?

• It is buried in landfills

• It is shipped to another country

• It is incinerated to produce energy

• It is dumped back into the ocean

Which institution is involved in the pilot project for waste management in Guanabara Bay?

• Rios Federal University

• University of Brasília

• University of São Paulo

• Federal University of Rio de Janeiro