Manatees in Alagoas. Associação Peixe-Boi Alagoas Reports on the death of marine manatees in Porto de Pedras (AL) indicate that the animals were exposed to chemical and biological agents. However, tests do not prove that the contamination caused the death of the mammals. ?Join the g1 Alagoas channel The results were presented by the Federal Public Ministry (MPF) last Friday (10), in a meeting with environmental bodies, researchers and public authorities. The meeting discussed the next steps of the investigation and measures to expand environmental monitoring in the Tatuamunha River estuary. READ ALSO: Manatee victim of stab wound to the face is once again harassed and harassed in Alagoas; VIDEO VIDEO: tourists place child on manatee in AL; contact is an environmental crime Manatees die in Porto de Pedras (AL) and ICMBio investigates possible water contamination Expansion of the investigation The investigation began after the death of the manatees Neptune and Paty. It was later expanded to assess problems such as siltation, irregular occupations, filling in of mangroves, inadequate waste disposal and real estate expansion in sensitive areas. Technicians from the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio) presented the veterinary and environmental reports. They identified inflammation in the animals and exposure to contaminants in water, sediment and tissue. Even so, experts reinforce that there is a lack of evidence to link contamination to deaths.
Dead manatees in AL were exposed to chemicals, report says
Manatees in Alagoas. Associação Peixe-Boi Alagoas Reports on the death of marine manatees in Porto de Pedras (AL) indicate that the animals were exposed to chemical and biological agents. However, tests do not prove...
The technicians recommended measures such as: continuous monitoring of water and sediments; surveillance of species and the population that uses the river; restriction of activities that disturb the bed of the Tatuamunha River while doubts persist. Next steps The MPF gave ICMBio five days to deliver the last pending environmental report and for the Alagoas Environmental Institute (IMA) to send infraction notices and inspection reports in the region. Based on this, the body will evaluate administrative and judicial measures. For Public Prosecutor Juliana Câmara, the scenario requires permanent monitoring and integrated action by agencies to protect the river and animals.
