Pirarucu: understand why the native fish of the Amazon has become an invader within its own river
The adult pirarucu fish has been classified as an invasive species in a section of the Madeira River in Brazil, allowing for unrestricted fishing.
Fisherman goes missing after falling from floating dock in the Amazon River in Itacoatiara
Fisherman Valciney Jacaúna Ramos, known as 'Valcir', has gone missing in the Amazon River after falling from a floating dock near Itacoatiara.
Vessel Hits Rocks and Grounds in Amazon River; Passengers Are Rescued
A ferry vessel traveling from Manaus to São Gabriel da Cachoeira hit rocks and ran aground, but all passengers were safely rescued.
Sperm whale skull found in Bailique joins scientific collection of Iepa in Amapá
A sperm whale skull measuring 2.2 meters was found in Bailique, Brazil, and will be added to the scientific collection of Iepa to aid in marine life studies in the Amazon River delta.
Aturiá Houses Are Removed for Works in AP; Residents Complain About Lack of Assistance
Residents of the Aturiá complex in Araxá, Brazil, were evicted due to a court decision aimed at proceeding with tourism development amidst rising waters from the Amazon River.
'I thought of my children,' says restaurant owner who saved three children from drowning in AP
A restaurant owner in Macapá, Brazil, heroically rescued three children from drowning in the Amazon River.
Indigenous person is tied up on a boat and left adrift by illegal fishermen on a river in the Amazon
A Matis indigenous individual was attacked by illegal fishermen in the Vale do Javari indigenous territory, leading to a Federal Public Ministry investigation into the incident.
Shotgun and ammunition seized on undocumented barge in Óbidos
A shotgun and six rounds of ammunition were seized from an undocumented barge on the Amazon River near Óbidos, Brazil.
Petrobras wants to resume drilling well in the Amazon River Mouth in a few days
Petrobras plans to resume drilling the first deep-water well in the Amazon River Mouth basin shortly after finalizing essential preparations.
After 3 hours of searching, the body of a man who drowned at the Nautical Ramp of Macapá is found
The body of 21-year-old Fabrício de Oliveira was discovered in the Amazon River after he drowned while swimming on Monday afternoon.
Man drowns at the Nautical Ramp in Macapá and firefighters search the Amazon River
A man tragically drowned and disappeared in the Amazon River near Macapá, prompting search efforts by local firefighters.
Body Found in the Amazon River by Search Teams for Victims of Shipwreck at Encontro das Águas in Manaus
A body has been discovered in the Amazon River during search operations for the victims of a recent shipwreck in Manaus, with uncertainty remaining regarding the identity of the deceased.
River Overflows in the Amazon Affecting Five Families
An overflow of the Indillama River in Ecuador has led to flooding that impacted five families in the Francisco de Orellana canton.
Cargill Headquarters in São Paulo Targeted by Protest Against River Dredging in the Amazon
Indigenous people and social groups protested outside the Cargill office in São Paulo against the federal government's plans for transporting products through Amazonian rivers.
Shipwreck in the Amazon reaches a week, and firefighters are still searching for missing people
A shipwreck on the Amazon River has entered its second week, with firefighters continuing to search for five missing individuals after the tragedy that claimed three lives.
Shipwreck in the Amazon: Search for Missing Persons Has Covered Over 200 Kilometers in Rivers
Search teams in the Amazon have covered over 200 kilometers in river waters looking for five missing individuals after a boat capsized a week ago.
Indigenous people intercept Cargill barges in protest against river dredging in the Amazon
Around 400 indigenous individuals intercepted Cargill barges in the Tapajós River as part of a protest against federal plans for river projects in the Amazon.
Amazon rivers mapped in 3D for the first time by a public agency
The Brazilian Geological Service has successfully mapped the Amazon's riverbeds in 3D, revealing submerged structures and navigation risks.
Musician and religious figure: who was Fernando Grandêz, found dead after a shipwreck in the Amazon
Fernando Grandêz, a 39-year-old musician and evangelical church member, was found dead in the Amazon River after being missing since a tragic boat accident.
More than 5,000 Amazon river turtle hatchlings released into the Arapiuns River, in the Coroca community
The Coroca Community in Santarém, Brazil, released around 5,000 Amazon river turtle hatchlings into the Arapiuns River as part of an environmental awareness initiative.
February 12, 1542, discovery of the Amazon River
The article discusses the historical significance of the Amazon River, claiming Ecuadorian ownership based on royal decrees, and recounts its discovery by Francisco de Orellana in 1542.
Brazil suspends Amazon river dredging after protests
Brazil has halted dredging operations on the Tapajos River following protests from Indigenous communities concerned about the impact on their way of life.
Dragons of the Real: see the plot and sing the samba
The Dragões da Real samba school introduces its first indigenous theme, 'Icamiabas Warriors - A Legendary Story of Strength and Resistance', focusing on a community of women who lived along the Amazon River.
Integrated action seizes about 300 kilograms of pirarucu during river inspection in Óbidos
An integrated operation led to the seizure of approximately 300 kilograms of pirarucu fish during a river inspection in Óbidos, Pará, as part of the Operation Protector of Borders and Divisions.
ANP authorizes Petrobras to resume drilling in the Amazon River Delta, says agency
The National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has authorized Petrobras to resume drilling an exploratory well in the Amazon River Delta Basin, which was halted earlier this year due to a drilling fluid leak, with certain conditions to be met by the company.
Body found floating in the Amazon River on the coast of Macapá
A man was found dead floating in the Amazon River near Macapá after reportedly falling in while intoxicated.