Massive Brazil oil reserves project stagnates from potential ecosystem destruction

John Su
By John Su
May 12, 2017World News
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A potential big oil deal for Brazil, is facing scrutiny due to coral reefs.A potential of 14 billion barrels of petroleum are at stake.

Environmentalists believe the area holds sea life that is too valuable to lose. An oil spill would be too devastating.

Among residents who would be affected, opinions are divided. Some feel the oil drilling would provide jobs. Others, especially fisherman, feel it would take them away.

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