Fernando de Noronha

American  

[fer-nahnn-doo duh naw-raw-nyuh] / fɛrˈnɑ̃n dʊ də nɔˈrɔ njə /

noun

1. an island in the S Atlantic, about 125 miles (200 km) E of easternmost tip of Brazil: a Brazilian penal colony. 10 sq. mi. (26 sq. km).

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Fernando de Noronha British  

/ ferˈnəndu di noˈroɲa /

noun

1. a volcanic island in the S Atlantic northeast of Cape São Roque: constitutes a federal territory of Brazil; a penal colony since the 18th century; inhabited by military personnel. Area: 26 sq km (10 sq miles)

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Fernando de Noronha

So far, researchers have documented 170 lionfish around Fernando de Noronha, mostly in shallower reefs.

From Science Magazine ● May 8, 2023

Scientists are particularly concerned about the potential impact on native fish found around Brazil’s oceanic islands, including Fernando de Noronha, an archipelago located 350 kilometers offshore.

From Science Magazine ● May 8, 2023

Now that the World Cup is over, escape to Fernando de Noronha, a 21-island archipelago about 330 miles off the coast of one of the host cities, Recife.

From New York Times ● Jan. 10, 2014

Kling powered through the field and some solid surf en-route to a 2nd place finish at the 5-Star Hang Loose Pro on the Island of Fernando de Noronha, February 6th-12th.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Dutch consented to withdraw entirely from Brazil, to surrender Recife and all the remaining forts which they possessed, as well as the Island of Fernando de Noronha.

From South America by Koebel, W. H. (William Henry)