Brazilian Atlantic Islands

Fernando de Noronha and Atol das Rocas are two islands off Brazil's coast, in the South Atlantic Ocean. It has been designated a WHS for its rich marine life, that includes tuna, sharks, dolphins, turtles and tropical seabirds

Portuguese forts . Turtles and tortoises . Coral .

Reviews

Deon Tulleken (South Africa):
I spent a few hours on atol das rocas in April 1999 when we anchored our yacht offshore. We offered the researchers on the atol a bottle of whiskey and they allowed us to surf a small wave nearby and walk around for a few hours.
This is undoubtetly one of the most remote and beautiful places i have ever been !!!!!!!!!!
Would love to go back someday.
Date posted: September 2006
Rostand (Brazil):
You can find many sites from Fernando de Noronha Island. Located at Brazilian NE In a "Pernambuco" State. If you want information about Noronha Visit the site www.noronhatur.com.br you can see pics and information about the island.
Date posted: August 2006
John Stark (Australia):
During 1979, while sailing from south Africa to Brazil on my yacht, I and 3 crew were shipwrecked and stranded for 20 days on Atol das Rocas. With little food and water we miraculously survived. We were spotted by a passing Brazilian Airforce aircraft, reporting our mishap to the Naval base in Natal, Brazil. We were rescued the following day by the corvette 'Iperanga' which I believe had since sunk off Fernando de Noronha after running aground. When we were on the Atol there was only 1 palm tree, a recent TV documentary showed about 10, I would love to return to the Atol someday.
 
Dr. Samuel H. Gruber ():
Please see

http://www.at-sea.org/missions/sharks/031299/dispatch.html
for illustrated descriptions of our research cruises.
 


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