Upwelling in the
Region of Cabo
Frio, RJ – Brazil
CAIO MATTOS
Where is Cabo Frio?
Mean SST
The name
Cabo Frio
means “Cold
Cape” in English
→ the waters
are very cold
Vector Average Wind Stress
Monthly upwelling estimates
Importance

- In 2009, more than 27 tons of fish were caught in the region of
Cabo Frio;

- In Brazil, almost 60% of the fisheries come from artisanal fishing → as
much as 500,000 tons per year;

- So, the upwelling phenomenon is important for the economy of
the Cabo Frio region, specially for the large community of fishermen
present in the area.
Thank you!