Latest news and stories about marine pollution in Portugal for expats and residents.
There is marine litter, particularly plastic, on Porto Pim beach in Faial, Azores. Many of these residues travelled thousands of kilometres to reach the archipelago, originating from the United States and Canada.
The study by the Okeanos group collected 1,577 items of litter, with labels dated between 1983 and 2023, in the coastal areas of Faial and Pico. The majority, 63%, originates from the USA.
The Portuguese Navy is monitoring and escorting a cargo vessel that has lost its rudder near Figueira da Foz to prevent grounding and to coordinate assistance.
At 10:00, authorities have found a solution to deal with a ship that was adrift in the waters off Figueira da Foz.
At 13:00 a cargo ship was reported adrift off Figueira and is at risk of sinking.
The cargo ship Eikborg, flying the flag of the Netherlands, has lost steering control and its rudder and is adrift, proceeding astern to try to hold position. The vessel is awaiting tugs.
A cargo vessel has gone adrift while leaving the bar at Figueira da Foz and faces a risk of sinking.
Last year was full of alarming details about these tiny plastic particles. Here is what we know so far.
