THE ISLANDERS

MARAJO, BRAZIL. Nestled in the mouth of the Amazon on the Atlantic coast, Marajo is the world’s largest fluvial or river island. It also goes by the name ‘The Ocean Shield’ as it forms a barrier that protects the river from the unpredictable sea. The island in the midst of the fabled river is home to Brazil’s largest herds of buffalo, which are perfectly adapted to the environment.