the waters around ilha da măe are also known among surfers and body boarders for the excellent waves found there. essentially unknown until the late 1990s, the area is now sought out by those looking for a superior ride.
in 2012, the islands were attached to the serra da tiririca state park, with the intention of stopping environmental degradation, recuperating the ecosystems in the area, replenishing fish populations, revitalizing fishing activity in the region and stimulating ecotourism on the islands.
for bird lovers and ornithologists, the paper aves marinhas e aquáticas das ilhas do litoral do estado do rio de janeiro (birds of marine and aquatic islands along the coastline of rio de janeiro) is a rare study containing a wealth of information on all bird species in the region.
