THE CO-INFLUENCE OF THE SEA BREEZE AND THE COASTAL UPWELLING AT CABO FRIO: A NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION USING COUPLED MODELS

A coupled atmospheric-oceanic model was used to investigate whether there is a positive feedback between the coastal upwelling and the sea breeze at Cabo Frio - RJ (Brazil). Two experiments were performed to ascertain the influence of the sea breeze on the coastal upwelling: the first one used the coupled model forced with synoptic NE winds of 8 m s(-1) and the sign of the sea breeze circulation was set by the atmospheric model; the second experiment used only the oceanic model with constant 8 m s(-1) NE winds. Then, to study the influence of the coastal upwelling on the sea breeze, two more experiments were performed: one using a coastal upwelling representative SST initial field and the other one using a constant and homogeneous SST field of 26 degrees C. Finally, two more experiments were conducted to verify the influence of the topography and the spatial distribution of the sea surface temperature on the previous results. The results showed that the sea breeze can intensify the coastal upwelling, but the coastal upwelling does not intensify the sea breeze circulation, suggesting that there is no positive feedback between these two phenomena at Cabo Frio.

A numerical investigation of the atmosphere-ocean thermal contrast over the coastal upwelling region of Cabo Frio, Brazil

An one-dimensional atmospheric second order closure model, coupled to an oceanic mixed layer model, is used to investigate the short term variation of the atmospheric and oceanic boundary layers in the coastal upwelling area of Cabo Frio, Brazil (23 degrees S, 42 degrees 08`W). The numerical simulations were carried out to evaluate the impact caused by the thermal contrast between atmosphere and ocean on the vertical extent and other properties of both atmospheric and oceanic boundary layers. The numerical simulations were designed taking as reference the observations carried out during the passage of a cold front that disrupted the upwelling regime in Cabo Frio in July of 1992. The simulations indicated that in 10 hours the mechanical mixing, sustained by a constant background flow of 10 in s(-1), increases the atmospheric boundary layer in 214 in when the atmosphere is initially 2 K warmer than the ocean (positive thermal contrast observed during upwelling regime). For an atmosphere initially -2 K colder than the ocean (negative thermal contrast observed during passage of the cold front), the incipient thermal convection intensifies the mechanical mixing increasing the vertical extent of the atmospheric boundary layer in 360 in. The vertical evolution of the atmospheric boundary layer is consistent with the observations carried out in Cabo Frio during upwelling condition. When the upwelling is disrupted, the discrepancy between the simulated and observed atmospheric boundary layer heights in Cabo Frio during July of 1992 increases considerably. During the period of 10 hours, the simulated oceanic mixed layer deepens 2 in and 5.4 in for positive and negative thermal contrasts of 2 K and -2 K, respectively. In the latter case, the larger vertical extent of the oceanic mixed layer is due to the presence of thermal convection in the atmospheric boundary layer, which in turn is associated to the absence of upwelling caused by the passage of cold fronts in Cabo Frio.

Aspectos ecológicos e zoogeográficos dos Ostracodes da região de Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro

O presente trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar alguns aspectos relacionados à zoogeografia e ecologia dos ostracodes da plataforma interna norte do Rio de Janeiro, próximo à cidade de Cabo Frio. O material de estudo resultou da análise de 43 amostras sedimentológicas coletadas durante a expedição GEOCOSTA RIO II. Este estudo permitiu o reconhecimento de 16 famílias, 49 gêneros, 66 espécies e dois gêneros que permaneceram em nomenclatura indeterminada. A descrição de uma nova espécie, Actinocythereis brasiliensis sp. n., também foi realizada no âmbito do presente trabalho. As famílias mais representativas quanto à abundância e o número de espécies foram Thaerocytheridae e Cytheruridae, respectivamente. A espécie mais constante na área foi Caudites ohmerti e, dentre as com maior dominância estão, Caudites ohmerti, Meridionalicythere? dubia, Callistocythere litoralensis, Paracytheridea bulbosa, Urocythereis dimorphica, Henryhowella inflata, Oculocytheropteron delicatum, Xestoleberis umbonata, Henryhowella macrocicatricosa e Brasilicythere reticulispinosa. As preferências sedimentológicas e batimétricas das espécies são também discutidas neste trabalho. É sugerido que se estenda a distribuição zoogeográfica, um pouco mais ao norte, para sete espécies: Cushmanidea variopunctata, Neocytherideis impudicus, Hemingwayella advena, Hemingwayella sp., Urocythereis dimorphica, Munseyella cornuta e Basslerites costata. A grande maioria das espécies são características da plataforma continental sul, sendo que destas o maior percentual pertence à Subprovíncia Sul-Brasileira. De acordo com a fauna registrada, predominantemente de águas frias, chegamos a conclusão que a sua presença se deve, em grande parte, à influência da ressurgência marinha na área de estudo.

A evolução das receitas provenientes dos royalties do petróleo e seus impactos na arrecadação dos tributos de competência municipal (2002 – 2007): o caso do município de Cabo Frio/RJ

Há cerca de dez anos os municípios confrontantes com a Bacia de Campos vem registrando contínuo e vigoroso aumento das receitas oriundas das participações governamentais incidentes sobre a exploração e produção de petróleo e gás natural em função da Lei Federal n° 9.478/98 que, entre outras medidas, ampliou as alíquotas básicas de royalties de 5% para até 10% do valor da produção bem como instituiu o pagamento de participações especiais sobre o lucro obtido em campos de grande produção ou rentabilidade. Nesse trabalho buscamos analisar o comportamento, na Prefeitura Municipal de Cabo Frio, das receitas em epígrafe durante o período compreendido entre os exercícios financeiros de 2002 a 2007, verificando os efeitos quantitativos produzidos nos tributos arrecadados por aquele Executivo, bem como avaliando as gestões, através da análise dos dados coletados, no sentido de determinar em qual delas houve maior efetividade na arrecadação tributária. O estudo em tela pretende ser uma fonte de informações para futuros gestores, auxiliando-os na condução de políticas fiscais e administrativas que visem incrementar a arrecadação.

The reproductive biology of Diplodus argenteus (Sparidae) in the coastal upwelling system of Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The reproductive biology of the seabream Diplodus argenteus, a dominant coastal fishery species, was investigated over two consecutive seasons (2001-2002) at Cabo Frio, Brazil, a low-latitude upwelling system. The sex ratio was dominated by females (1.4:1.0) and the length-at-50% sexual maturity (females) was 203mm total length. Females were multiple spawners and the reproductive pattern appeared to be digynous protandrous hermaphroditism. Monthly variations in gonadosomatic index and proportion of ripe females indicated that reproductive activity occurred from late winter to summer (August-February), following coastal upwelling. Copyright © NISC Pty Ltd.

Paleoproductivity changes during the Holocene in the inner shelf of Cabo Frio, southeastern Brazilian continental margin: Benthic foraminifera and sedimentological proxies

Sedimentological and benthic foraminifera analyses carried out on a core (length 4.15 in, collected at 22 degrees 56`31 `` S and 41 degrees 58`48 `` W, at a water depth of 43 in) sampled from the inner shelf of Cabo Frio, southeastern Brazilian continental margin, allowed identification of different hydrodynamic and productivity regimes related to sea-level fluctuations and/or climatic changes, during the last 9.4 ka cal BP. Prior to 7.0 ka cal BP, a less intense hydrodynamic and lower productivity regime occurred at lower sea levels and under drier climatic conditions. Between 7.0 and 5.0 ka cal BP, relatively stronger local oceanic circulation and relatively high productivity were observed, in a scenario of rising sea levels and more humid conditions. From 5.0 to 3.0 ka cal BP, bottom currents weakened and input of nutrients increased, with productivity levels similar to the previous phase at lower sea level and in a drier climate. From 3.0 ka cal BP up to the present, stronger hydrodynamic conditions and a higher productivity regime are linked to the establishment of the upwelling process in Cabo Frio. From 2.5 ka cal BP to the present, upwelling enhancement has been recognized, resulting from the combined action of NE winds and the intensification of the meandering pattern of the Brazil Current (BC). (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd and INQUA. All rights reserved.

Biophysical interactions in the Cabo Frio upwelling system, southeastern Brazil

The rising of cold water from deeper levels characterizes coastal upwelling systems. This flow makes nutrients available in the euphotic layer, which enhances phytoplankton production and growth. On the Brazilian coast, upwelling is most intense in the Cabo Frio region (RJ). The basic knowledge of this system was reviewed in accordance with concepts of biophysical interactions. The high frequency and amplitude of the prevailing winds are the main factor promoting the rise of South Atlantic Central Water, but meanders and eddies in the Brazil Current as well as local topography and coast line are also important. Upwelling events are common during spring/summer seasons. Primary biomass is exported by virtue of the water circulation and is also controlled by rapid zooplankton predation. Small pelagic fish regulate plankton growth and in their turn are preyed on by predatory fish. Sardine furnishes an important regional fish stock. Shoreline irregularities define the embayment formation of the Marine Extractive Reserve of Arraial do Cabo making it an area with evident different intensities of upwelled water that harbors high species diversity. Consequently, on a small spatial scale there are environments with tropical and subtropical features, a point to be explored as a particularity of this ecosystem.

Occurrence, distribution and abundance of Halobates micans Eschscholtz, 1822 (Heteroptera, Gerridae) along the southeastern Brazilian coast

Data collected during an oceanographic cruise along the southeastern Brazilian coast from Cape Frio (22° 58' S) and Paraná (27° 50' S) in March 1982 showed that the marine insect Halobates micans occurred along the Southeastern Brazilian Bight, but in lower abundance in low-temperature areas due to the intrusion and upwelling of South Atlantic Central Water, and in low-salinity areas in Coastal Water. Insect capture was higher at night and in the oligotrophic Tropical Water. The number of nymphs and adult females was higher, probably because of an active breeding season during the austral summer. Adult sex ratio was 1.3:1.0 (F:M). Floating gas vesicles of benthic Sargassum spp. and petroleum lumps were used by females for egg-laying.

Radiocarbon geochronology of the sediments of the São Paulo Bight (southern Brazilian upper margin)

The aim of this work was to generate an inventory of the data on radiocarbon datings obtained from sediments of the São Paulo Bight (southern Brazilian upper margin) and to analyze the data in terms of Late Quaternary sedimentary processes and sedimentation rates. A total of 238 radiocarbon datings from materials collected using differents ampling procedures was considered for this work. The sedimentation rates varied from less than 2 to 68 cm.kyr-1. The highest sedimentation rate values were found in a low-energy (ría type) coastal system as well as in the upwelling zones of Santa Catarina and Cabo Frio. The lowest rates were found on the outer shelf and upper slopes. Our results confirm the strong dependency of the shelf currents, with an emphasis to the terrigenous input from the Río de La Plata outflow which is transported via the Brazilian Coastal Current, as well as of the coupled Brazil Current - Intermediate Western Boundary Current (BC-IWBC) dynamics on the sedimentary processes. At least three indicators ofthe paleo sea level were found at 12200 yr BP (conventional radiocarbon age) (103 meters below sea level - mbsl),8300-8800 cal yr BP (13 mbsl) and 7700-8100 cal yr BP (6 mbsl).

Governança e gestão social em redes empresariais: análise de três arranjos produtivos locais (APLs) de confecções no estado do Rio de Janeiro

Este artigo avalia as dificuldades encontradas em redes empresariais situadas em três cidades do Rio de Janeiro - Cabo Frio, Petrópolis e Nova Friburgo - para a condução de uma governança sustentada na participação e na deliberação dos atores envolvidos nos APLs ali existentes. A teoria de redes empresariais, de APLs e de governança não espelha integralmente a realidade empírica, havendo dificuldades a serem superadas, não previstas nas discussões conceituais. Foram feitas entrevistas com diversos stakeholders de arranjos produtivos do ramo de confecções daqueles territórios, entre eles empresários, representantes dos poderes públicos municipais e estaduais, instituições de apoio empresarial, associações e sindicatos, buscando identificar como se dão os processos de tomada de decisão e de gestão coletiva. Como resultado, foram mapeados problemas relativos à pouca capacidade de gestão dos empresários, extrema heterogeneidade dos stakeholders, em termos tanto de tamanho quanto de interesses, e um grau de confiança ainda incipiente entre os envolvidos, resultando em comportamentos ora predatórios, ora colaborativos, por parte dos empresários.

Suscetibilidade de "híbridos" de Biomphalaria tenagophila à cepa LE (BH) do Schistosoma mansoni

"Híbridos" de Biomphalaria tenagophila provenientes dos cruzamentos de linhagens albinas de Belo Horizonte (BH) ou de Joinvile (SC), com melânicos de Cabo Frio (CF), do Taim (Ta) ou de Curitiba (PR), submetidos à infecção pela cepa do Schistosoma mansoni de Belo Horizonte (=LE), apresentaram os seguintes resultados: em F1, os "híbridos" TaSC, PRSC e CFTa exibiram taxas de 4,5%, 12,5% e 11,2% de suscetibilidade; em F2, todos os "híbridos" foram negativos e em F3, um exemplar albino, filho de (CFBH) ². TaBH se infectou com a LE. Dentre os controles, a B. glabrata apresentou taxas de 66,7 a 93,6% de suscetibilidade à LE e a B. tenagophila de Joinvile exibiu taxas de infecção de 17,1 e 33,3% pela cepa SJ; e os "híbridos" BHTa e BHCF, taxas de 6,0 a 53,8% também pela cepa SJ. Houve grande influência da linhagem materna nas taxas de suscetibilidade. Devido ao fato de descendentes do cruzamento de linhagens refratárias a LE (CF, Ta e BH), terem se infectado, é recomendado o uso de "híbridos" para a detecção de gens de suscetibilidade em tais linhagens. São ainda discutidas, a necessidade do uso de maior número de miracídios nos testes de infecção e a falta de relação entre a freqüência de contatos parasitas-hospedeiros e as taxas de infectividade. Considerando que estas dependem de características genéticas preexistentes na população, a cepa LE seria uma variedade genética (ou raça) distinta da cepa SJ, dotada de pouca aptidão em infectar as diversas populações de B. tenagophila, exceto a de Joinvile (SC).