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Adriano Plotzky argues that Brazil fails to leverage its maritime potential for economic growth, contrasting the country's land-focused development with successful international models like France, Panama, and South Africa.▶ 0:00 He identifies the shared use of boats and the development of professional marina infrastructure as key drivers for nautical wealth.▶ 1:04 In Paraty, the establishment of floating piers and organized marinas has created the largest nautical community in South America, despite ongoing challenges with urban planning and sewage treatment.▶ 2:20 Plotzky notes that anchoring a boat on a mooring or at anchor consumes approximately 3,000 square meters of public space, whereas marina slips allow for higher density and better utility access.▶ 3:16 He criticizes excessive environmental legislation that restricts access to islands and hinders local residents.▶ 1:04 While he views Paraty as a regional leader in nautical infrastructure, he emphasizes that the city lacks a comprehensive master plan to address sanitation and education, which are necessary to support the growing demand for specialized maritime labor.▶ 3:46

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