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Free Amazon exhibit at Rio's Botanical Garden
"The Amazon is ours. Should we be approaching its wonders with a sense of power or a sense of wonder? "- Jacques Cousteau
World renowned oceanographer Jacques Cousteau was known especially for his long exploratory trips around the world, where he cataloged and studied different species throughout the five oceans."Regresso à Amazônia" exhibit brings together thirty photographs taken during Cousteau's son recent trip to the Amazon.Jean Michel Cousteau, curator of the showcase, sought to present changes that occurred during the 25 years between the original Cousteau expedition, conducted in 1982, and his new venture.
Visionary and trailblazer, Jacques Cousteau traveled the 4225 miles of the Amazon with a team of 50 people 30 years ago. His son also came along in the adventure, which included travels through earth, water and earth. Twenty-five years later, Jean Michel embarked on the same path with his children, and photographer Carrie Vonderhaaar, author of the thirty images displayed at the Visitor Center of the Botanical Garden.
"The focus of this expedition was to observe the changes in the region and the accuracy of the previously made predictions. Unfortunately it was much worse than anticipated, mainly with respect to the amount of fish lost and deforestation that took place. The exhibit aims to clarify questions asked by Jacques Cousteau, to showcase the beauty of this extremely rich region and to invoke our responsibility to preserve the environment", state the exhibit organizers.
Service
"Retorno à Amazônia" exhibit
Until August 2nd | Monday to Sunday, 8am to 5pm
Visitor Center | Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden - Rua Jardim Botanico, 1008 - Jardim Botânico
Free admission
http://www.jbrj.gov.br/
