Sediment

Field work in Marapanim and Salinopolis, Brazil

In June 2026, TROPECOS scientists from BOREA, iEES, UFF, MPEG and UFPA have sampled sediments cores, litters and litter bags in two Amazonian mangroves, Marapanim a preserved site and Salinopolis a site impacted by urbanization and sewage loads. In addition, forest inventories were performed in Marapanim.