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Introduction
Not-for-profit,
Endangered is led by its director, photojournalist, Paul Lima. A pioneering project,
Endangered attempts to stop the destruction of the ancient fishing culture and fragile
ecosystems in the northeastern coast of Brazil. Research began in 1988 after viewing first
hand the negative effect tourism and development had on the poor fishermen in that region.
A problem that continues today.
In 1994 preliminary work began in Brazil. The resulting images and research helped form
significant ties to more than eight major organizations. Many representatives from these
institutions have joined Endangered's advisory board to
assist in project strategy.
Operating
within a small budget, Endangered has, nevertheless, produced photographic images
that won the project endorsement of the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) and
the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Invited by the United Nations
to present its work to the world and published both in the United States and Europe,
Endangered continues to make good its promise to help raise public awareness. It has
created a voice where there was none, providing information that would otherwise have
remained unknown. Portuguese |
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