Ilha dos Lobos
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Ilha dos Lobos is a small island on the Atlantic coast of Rio Grande do Sul state in Brazil.
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[edit] Origin of the name
The island’s name comes from the fur seals (Lobos marinhos in Portuguese) that are commonly observed on the island.
[edit] Island Environment Protection
The island is currently considered an Ecological Reserve (according to Brazilian national system of conservation units) and is protected by federal laws. Visitors are not allowed to disembark without authorization.
[edit] Surf
This island has recently been discovered by the surfing community as a giant point break with outstanding surf conditions for Tow-in surfing. Much of the effort to stablish Ilha dos Lobos as an international class tow-in surf spot is credited to Torres Local Surf hero Zeca Scheffer, who died on a car crash in Dec 2006.
[edit] Dive
Although good conditions are rare it is possible to dive around the island. There is a merchant ship wreck in the vicinity of the island.
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