Custodio Coumbra Records Water Pollution in Rio De Janeiro 30 Years Ago and Reflects: ‘It’s Not Surprising, a Situation Is Getting Worse’

A huge red mancha emerged in the Orla da Barra da Tijuca, came from the Quebra-Mar In more than three decades as a photographer of the magazine O Globo, Custodio Coimbra produced hundreds of records on the water pollution of Rio de Janeiro. The movement that led the 71-year-old professional to the Praia des Amores, in the West Bar, on Friday (15) was a giant dark manch in the sea. Residents and banhists saw green-mosgo colouring in contrast with…

Massive dark patch appears in waters off Rio de Janeiro coast

STORY: :: A massive dark patch appears off the Rio de Janeiro coast near Barra da Tijuca Beach:: May 15, 2025:: Reuters drone shots show brownish water standing out against the ocean’s blue:: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil:: A biologist told Reuters the dark patch is linked to urban growth:: Mario Moscatelli, Biologist"What is this stain associated with? Urban growth, whether ordered or disordered, doesn't have universal sanitation throughout the region…