Supermarket trolleys house seahorses in Portugal
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Latest news and stories about marine life in Portugal for expats and residents.
Latest news and stories about marine life in Portugal for expats and residents.
The idea came from the seahorses themselves: when supermarket trolleys fell into the waters of Trafaria, they used them as homes. Now, a project turns shopping carts into shelters for these fish.
A report indicates that over 230 non-native species have been identified across Portuguese territory.
A report indicates a significant rise in the number of non-native marine species found in Portuguese waters over the last decade.
The MARE research centre has documented 231 non-native marine species currently present in Portuguese waters.
The Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre (MARE) has documented 231 non-native marine species currently present in Portuguese waters.
The detection of invasive marine species in Portugal has increased by 75% in a decade, reaching 231 records. A study blames shipping for the alarming introduction of organisms into coastal waters.
A study identified a total of 231 invasive marine species in Portuguese waters, 98 more than 10 years ago, which represents a very high rate of new introductions.
Never have so many whales been seen off the coast of Faro. Some are tropical, a phenomenon currently being studied. Sperm whales were also sighted in Algarve waters for the first time.
A pioneering study is underway in the Azores to determine whether the manta rays passing through the archipelago are pregnant.
The remarkable recovery of a 300kg leatherback turtle rescued off the Algarve coast has become the subject of a scientific study that could help improve the rehabilitation of one of The post Zoomarine turtle recovery aids marine science appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The 60-year-old matriarch of the orca population known as 'Gladis' was found with lead pellet wounds in her dorsal fin in the Strait of Gibraltar. According to El País, the Spanish government has launched an investigation, with initial reports suggesting the shots may have been fired from Portuguese waters. Toñi, the oldest of the Iberian orcas, was spotted with two companions on August 10th, showing signs of ten projectiles. The Iberian orca population is critically endangered, and authorities are investigating whether the incident occurred during the pod's journey along the Portuguese coast. Experts condemn the act, warning that such violence could trigger retaliatory behaviour in the pod.
Home News The presence of sharks in Portugal poses no risk to swimmers The presence of sharks in Portugal poses no risk to swimmers Although Portuguese territorial waters are home to various shark species, such as the blue shark, mako, hammerhead, and, further offshore, the great white shark, sig
A large shark measuring an estimated three to four metres was spotted off the coast of Nazaré on Thursday morning, with the marine tourism operator who encountered the animal saying The post Large shark spotted off Nazaré appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Home News Large shark sighted off Nazaré during marine observation tour in Portugal Large shark sighted off Nazaré during marine observation tour in Portugal A shark estimated to be between three and four metres long was spotted on the morning of Thursday, 23 July, about two nautical miles offsho
It might feel good for swimming, but this marine heat is not good news for scientists. Summer here continues to be erratic: hot, cold, and hot again. And the Danube is drying up.
The gelatinous creatures we generically call jellyfish can be dangerous. In the case of the Portuguese man o' war, the threat is to be taken seriously. And the future seems to point to the proliferation of these organisms in the planet's seas. The piece in Expresso magazine was written by journalist Luís Francisco, and he is who we speak with in this episode.
The sounds and frequencies that the musician likes most seem to attract cetaceans: after making the discovery, and with some caution, the composer Rone decides to embark on a maritime adventure.
There are more success stories, namely of species that were on the verge of collapse
Why do pregnant rays gather at Gorringe? It is an enigma, and one of the gems of this marine area that Portugal wants to classify, but has yet to decide to protect from fishing. To be seen on SIC.
Marine biologist Élio Vicente clarifies that this giant of the seas seeks national surface waters to feed on plankton
A study reveals that the harbour porpoise population in Portuguese waters is exposed to dangerous concentrations of toxic chemical contaminants.
University of Aveiro researchers have detected high levels of persistent organic pollutants in harbour porpoises washed up on the Portuguese coast, an academic source has revealed. The harbour porpoise (or The post High levels of pollutants detected in porpoises washed ashore appeared first on Portugal Resident.
