Latest news and stories about marine life in Portugal for expats and residents.
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.
A report identifies human activities on land as the primary danger to the health and preservation of marine forests along the Portuguese coast.
Portuguese marine forests, formed by organisms such as algae, are threatened by land-based activities involving the destruction of vegetation and the use of pesticides, according to biologists.
On the Portuguese coast, high levels of pollutants have been detected in harbour porpoises, which are marine mammals. The contaminants accumulate in the animals' tissues and degrade in the environment.
A study conducted by the University of Aveiro has identified significant levels of pollutants in harbour porpoises found along the Portuguese coast.
Home News Dolphins washed ashore in Portugal due to pollution Dolphins washed ashore in Portugal due to pollution University of Aveiro researchers found high levels of persistent organic pollutants in stranded bottlenose dolphins on Portugal’s coast.
Cetaceans, seabirds, and turtles are among the animals most affected by accidental bycatch. Portugal has high rates but already has an action plan that should come into effect in 2026.
A major study has found that a significant number of dolphin and whale strandings in the Algarve are linked to fishing. The research, led by the University of Algarve’s Sea The post Fishing linked to nearly half of dolphin and whale strandings in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident.
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.
A study identified 19 species of cetaceans that washed ashore, with the common dolphin being the most frequent and the dwarf minke whale being the most common among whales.
Home News Portugal rehabilitates more marine animals Portugal rehabilitates more marine animals The Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center of the University of Aveiro (CRAM-Ecomare) recorded an increase in the number of animals arriving during the period of bad weather, between the end of January an
The calf was born in July 2025 and joins the 25 dolphins that make up the resident population. It was baptised “Bravo” by pupils at Azeda Primary School in Setúbal.
