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Information: Sea turtles recovering at Porto Pim Aquarium released today
The Regional Director for Sea Affairs accompanied today the release of three loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) that had been recovering at Porto Pim Aquarium in the city of Horta. Filipe Porteiro stressed that these animals were found in a "very poor condition," having been transferred to the tanks of Porto Pim Aquarium, where they were care for, fed and monitored. Now, "they are in perfect... more >>

Information: Azores Sea highlighted in UK documentary
The Regional Director for Sea Affairs welcomed today with the success of the documentary "Life at the Extreme - Deep / Azores" in the UK. It consists of a series of four episodes depicting life forms in extreme conditions and one of them, titled as "Deep," was produced on the islands of Faial and Pico. In this documentary, with 52-minute duration, we can see British presenter Davina McCall, accomp... more >>

Information: Solid governance policy is fundamental to "blue growth," says Regional Director for Sea Affairs
The Regional Director for Sea Affairs stated in Ponta Delgada that "the accomplishment of the 'blue growth' goal requires solid regional policy governance on maritime affairs." According to him, there should be "a coordination of multisectoral policies for the sea at regional level, which should be also in line with national and international policies." Filipe Porteiro spoke under the 4th Intensiv... more >>

Information: Azores submit application of 39 bathing areas and marinas to the Blue Flag 2016 award
The Regional Directorate for Sea Affairs, the body responsible for the coordination of the Blue Flag program in 2016, has validated 34 applications of coastal bathing areas located on the islands of Santa Maria, São Miguel, Terceira, Graciosa, Pico and Faial, and the applications of five marinas. The 39 Azorean applications were also validated by the National Blue Flag Jury and are currently ... more >>

Information: SOS Cory's Shearwater Campaign to run until Friday
The Regional Director for Sea Affairs stated today that the SOS Cory's Shearwater Campaign, which annually takes place from October 15 to November 15, "will be extended for another five days due to delayed departure of juvenile specimens from the nests." Filipe Porteiro spoke during a visit to the Dabney House and Porto Pim Aquarium that took place under the celebrations of the National Maritime ... more >>

Information: Sperm whales indelibly mark Azorean culture, says Regional Director for Sea Affairs
The Regional Director for Sea Affairs stated in Horta that the Regional Government is working so that the archipelago becomes the first region in the world to be distinguished as "Whale Heritage Site," recognised by the World Cetacean Alliance and other relevant international entities, such as the International Union for Conservation of Nature. "Due to their geographical position, oceanographic ... more >>

Information: Interdepartmental cooperation of the Regions Government leads European project on marine biodiversity
The Regional Directorate for Sea Affairs (DRAM) and the Regional Fund for Science and Technology (FRCT) will coordinate the transnational European project MISTIC'SEAS (Macaronesia Islands Standard Criteria and Indicators: Reaching Common Grounds on Marine Biodiversity Monitoring in Macaronesia). MISTIC'SEAS aims to review the current knowledge and conservation strategies for the Macaronesian popu... more >>

Information: Potential of the Azores in marine biotechnology disseminated at BioMarine in the USA
The Regional Director for Sea Affairs said in Wilmington, North Carolina, that the Azores "do not want to be left out of the developments in blue biotechnology." Filipe Porteiro spoke on the sidelines of the BioMarine Business Convention, highlighting the importance of the participation of the Azores in this event, which is "the only international forum dedicated to promoting marine biotechnology... more >>

Information: Regional Government invests 100 thousand Euros in the protection of São Vicente Ferreira coast
The Regional Secretariat for the Sea, Science and Technology, through the Regional Directorate for Sea Affairs, has started the procurement procedures concerning the contract work for the reinforcement of the coastal protection and redevelopment of S. Vicente Ferreira Port on São Miguel Island. Included in the Regional Public Works Charter, the contract works has an estimated budget of 100 ... more >>

Information: Regional Government invests 100 thousand Euros to protect the coastline of Faial Island
The Regional Secretariat for the Sea, Science and Technology, through the Regional Directorate for Sea Affairs, has started the procurement procedures of two contract works for the protection and redevelopment of the coastline of Faial Island. According to the Regional Director for Sea Affairs, one of the interventions will "reinforce the coastal protection of São Sebastião Fort in Port... more >>

 
     
 
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