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Information: Regional Government launches public tender for intervention in Topo Port, São Jorge Island
The Regional Secretariat for the Sea, Science and Technology, through the Regional Directorate for Fisheries, published today the opening notice of the public tender for the contract work to improve Topo Port on the island of São Jorge in the Official Gazette. This intervention, with a base price of 5.2 million Euros, will substantially improve the safety and operational conditions of this p... more >>

Information: Fishing sector cannot be isolated from its maritime context, says Regional Director for Fisheries
The Regional Director for Fisheries defended that the fishing sector "cannot be isolated from the broader maritime context in which it is included or from other fishing policies linked to maritime activities." According to him, "fishing largely depends on the access to the maritime space and healthy marine ecosystems." Moreover, Luís Rodrigues said the fishing economy "is highly influenced by... more >>

Information: Regional Directorate for Fisheries develops training courses for fishers
The Regional Director for Fisheries stated in Madalena that the training of professionals in the sector "is not limited to fishers or fishing schools," adding that "partnerships are being developed" with various institutions with the aim of contributing for the training of Azorean shipowners and fishers. Luís Rodrigues spoke Wednesday at the ceremony where he delivered the diplomas to the 19... more >>

Information: Fishing Tourism values fishing profession, says Regional Director for Fisheries
The Regional Director for Fisheries stressed in Ribeira Grande "the importance of disseminating the positive things that fishing can offer," adding that "fishing communities, with their landscape and cultural heritage, are by themselves a product of fishing that can generate additional income for professional fishing." Speaking at Porto Formoso fishing port at the arrival of a Fishing Tourism tour... more >>

Information: 720 Azorean fishers benefit from FUNDOPESCA
The Regional Secretariat for the Sea, Science and Technology, through the Regional Directorate for Fisheries, is proceeding to the payment of FUNDOPESCA aid to 720 professionals, including fishers, vessel owners and shore-based workers; the sum amounts to 203 thousand Euros. The Azores Fishing Professionals' Salary Compensation Fund, commonly known as FUNDOPESCA, was activated in February based o... more >>

Information: Director Regional for Fisheries warns that extractive activities are not the only ones disturbing marine ecosystems
The Regional Director for Fisheries stated in Ponta Delgada that "extractive activities on the sea, such as fishing, are not the only ones that disturb marine ecosystems," regretting that human beings have transformed oceans into a "dustbin." Luís Rodrigues stressed that "80% of marine debris is of terrestrial origin," but added that "fishing and maritime activity, such as the transport of go... more >>

Information: FUNDOPESCA activated in the entire archipelago
The Regional Director for Fisheries stated in Horta that "all the conditions are in place" to activate FUNDOPESCA on all islands of the archipelago, adding that fishers will "receive an amount equivalent to 50% of the minimum monthly wage" in force in the region, as stipulated by law. Luís Rodrigues spoke at the end of a meeting of the Administration Board of FUNDOPESCA. He stressed that "the... more >>

Information: Meeting of FUNDOPESCA convened for February 9
The Regional Secretariat for the Sea, Science and Technology, through the Regional Directorate for Fisheries, has convened a meeting of the Administration Board of FUNDOPESCA to analyse the criteria for the activation of the fund. The Administration Board of FUNDOPESCA is an advisory body made up of representatives of fishers, shipowners, Lotaçor and the Regional Secretariats for Social Soli... more >>

Information: First aquaculture project in the Azores is under implementation
The Regional Director for Fisheries revealed that the first regional aquaculture project is being implemented on Graciosa Island, adding that it is a spirulina production unit, a microalgae used in the food industry. Luís Rodrigues also stressed that three aquaculture projects for the islands of Terceira, Faial and São Miguel are under assessment, adding that there are eight projects tha... more >>

Information: Average price of fish sold at auction increased 67% in four years
The Regional Director for Fisheries stated in Rabo de Peixe that the Regional Government has directed its fisheries policies towards the "increase of the value of fish," noting that this is "a determining factor in the improvement of fishers' income." Luís Costa defended that "the way fishers handle, load and preserve fish on board" is a "major factor" in increasing the value of fish." "Good ... more >>

 
     
 
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