David Zee
David Zee is a professor of physical oceanography at the State University of Rio de Janeiro (Uerj) and a resident of Barra da Tijuca. He gained attention for explaining the recent stunning clarity of the waters along the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, attributing it to a combination of stable weather conditions, low rainfall, and specific oceanic currents that brought warm, clear waters to the shoreline.
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Recent news mentions
David Zee explains why Arpoador is unsuitable for bathing according to laboratory analyses.
Entenda por que a Praia do Arpoador está imprópria para banho, mesmo com o mar caribenho
Brazil· 2026-01-11David Zee, a professor of physical oceanography at the State University of Rio de Janeiro, explains the phenomenon of clear waters in Rio.
entenda o fenômeno que transformou a cidade em 'Caribe de Janeiro'Brazil· 2025-02-25
David Zee, a professor of physical oceanography at the State University of Rio de Janeiro, explains the clear water phenomenon.
praias de águas cristalinas e quentes inspiram cariocas e niteroienses; cenário vai se manterBrazil· 2025-02-24
David Zee, a professor of physical oceanography at the State University of Rio de Janeiro, explains the clear waters of Rio's beaches.
praias de águas cristalinas e quentes inspiram cariocas e niteroienses; cenário vai se manterBrazil· 2025-02-24