1970s in accordance with the Protocol of Annapolis. CONAMA proposed making the Ilhas Cagarras Archipelago and Area of Relevant Ecological Interest on 14 September 1989, but nothing was done at the time. Creation of the natural monument was due to the initiative of Mr Fernando Gabeira of the Green Party. On 13 April 2010 the incumbent vice president José Alencar signed a decree creating the Cagarras Islands Natural Monument. The purpose was to preserve the remnants of the island ecosystem in the Atlantic Forest domain, to preserve the scenic beauty, and to maintain a refuge and nesting area for migratory shorebirds. The monument consisted of the Cagarras, Palmas and Comprida islands and the Filhote da Cagarra islet, as well as the water for around the land. Any activity that could damage the ecosystem or disturb the aquatic fauna and sea birds was prohibited. The consultative council was created on 14 December 2010. The natural monument is part of the Carioca Mosaic, created in 2011. References Sources External links Gallery with pictures of the archipelago Islands of the South Atlantic Ocean Uninhabited islands of Brazil Archipelagoes of the Atlantic Ocean Geography of Rio de Janeiro (city) Landforms of Rio de Janeiro (state) Archipelagoes of Brazil Natural monuments of Brazil