This category highlights the ecological dynamics of Brazil’s southern coast, with emphasis on Pontal do Sul and the surrounding Atlantic Forest environment. It features content on marine–terrestrial interactions, native bee habitats, coastal vegetation and the biodiversity supported by these ecosystems. All materials connect to the mission of the Ilha do Mel Nativo project to promote science-based conservation and responsible engagement with coastal nature.
The region of Pontal do Sul and Ilha do Mel, on the coast of Paraná, is part of one of the most sensitive and strategic sections of the Atlantic Forest. It is a territory characterized by: