Portugal on course to have 27% of its ocean protected, says Environment Minister
Maria da Graça Carvalho emphasised that what was achieved by creating the Azores Network of Marine Protected Areas (RAMPA) was praised worldwide, and that this suggestion 'tarnishes' what was done.
The Azores must respect their exceptional network of Marine Protected Areas
A rollback in ocean protection would not only be a local tragedy, but also a disheartening contribution to the global setback in political will for the environment. Opinion by Enric Sala
Controversy over tuna fishing in protected areas finally goes to the Azores parliament
The possibility of fishing for tuna in the Azores' new marine protected areas (MPAs) sparked controversy in 2025, but a final decision on the matter could come this week, with the issue finally set to be debated in the regional parliament.