Azores maintain full protection of the Marine Protected Areas Network and avert risk of losing international credibility
After threats of backtracking, the Azorean Parliament on Thursday approved an amendment to a proposal that preserves the integrity of the largest marine protected area in the North Atlantic. An agreement between the Regional Government and the Socialist Party made the outcome possible.
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.
To fish or not to fish tuna in a protected area — the Azores' decision that will always be controversial
The possibility of fishing for tuna using salto (jumping-hook) and rod-and-line methods in the Azores' protected areas is being debated in the regional parliament.
