Our trip down the Rio das Velhas
A Map of the River
Sailors
Why Rio das Velhas?
Background Information
Initial findings
The color of the water
A Dam
Erosion
Vegetation
Animals
The fish shortage
Tributaries
Ships in the River
Searching for Gold
The gold searching process
A Igrejinha do Ó- The river's church
Sabara's "little" Theater
Leisure Time
Lunch Time!
Almost the end...
Behind the scenes
Sharing the experience
Coordinators
Cartolinas Virtuais
Certificado
 

The fish shortage

We did not see any fish during our trip. We had hoped that we would be able to see some, but there was too much pollution and garbage. We were told that there are still fish there, but they are dying. Bagre and Cascudo are two species that are still found in the river.


 The Manuelzao Project

Learn more about the Manuelzao Project.


 Fish species in the Rio das Velhas

 Learn more about the species.

 Negligency

One native species of fish- Curimata


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