Guanabara Bay
Coverage of Guanabara Bay in the Nexus archive.
- Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips
Humpback whale sightings off Rio de Janeiro's coast have surged as their population recovers from commercial whaling, boosting demand for whale-watching trips. The species' population has grown from 2,000 to 35,000 in 40 years, with a 1982 international whaling ban credited for their recovery. Scientific expeditions and tourism initiatives, including trips led by biologists, now highlight conservation efforts and the whales' migration patterns.
- A Tunnel Under Rio’s Bay Returns to the Drawing Board
Rio Metro Line 3, a proposed intercity rail line connecting Rio de Janeiro to Niterói and São Gonçalo under Guanabara Bay, involves a 50 km route with 29 stations extending to Itaboraí. A Coppe/UFRJ study highlights potential time savings for a key segment of the route.