Brazilian Politicians Push to Reduce Protected Coastal Area in Santa Catarina, Threatening Whale Nursery and Environment

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Issue Aug 20-26 2025: Politicians in Santa Catarina, Brazil, are pushing to reduce the Área de Proteção Ambiental da Baleia Franca (APA-BF), a 156,000-hectare protected coastal area vital for whale nurseries, beaches, lagoons, and Atlantic Forest remnants.

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