Rising seas, garbage and heat threaten Brazil’s migratory shorebirds

In Brazil’s Potiguar Basin, migratory shorebirds like the red knot face mounting threats from rising sea levels, pollution, and increasing heat. These birds rely on the estuary beaches to feed before continuing their long migrations. The encroachment of human activities, combined with climate change, is degrading their habitat, putting their survival at risk. This situation underscores the broader impact of environmental changes on migratory species and highlights the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect these delicate ecosystems.