Analysis by the Centre of Marine Sciences focused on over a thousand occurrences recorded over 46 years in the Algarve. 45% of the animal death cases point to interaction with fishing as the cause.
Cetacean strandings in the Algarve linked to fishing

Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.












