Informação: Azores Sea is exceptional place to test and develop advanced technologies, says Brito e Abreu
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated that the REP 15 exercise, taking place in the archipelago until July 29, "is very important for the Azores because it brings to the Region scientists from more than 10 leading institutions in five countries." Fausto Brito e Abreu on the sidelines of the exercises that are being carried out with autonomous underwater (AUV) and air (... Mais >>

Informação: Algae are one of the marine resources with potential in the Azores, says Brito e Abreu
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated that "the promotion of the Azorean cuisine that uses algae is an innovation that may be welcomed by tourists who visit the region." Fausto Brito e Abreu spoke at the opening session of the second workshop "The Use of Seaweeds in Azorean Cuisine," organized by the Terceira Fishers' and Shipowners' Wives Association (AMPA). The gover... Mais >>

Informação: Azores Sea is one of most interesting areas for mineral exploration, says Filipe Porteiro
The Regional Director for Sea Affairs stated in Ponta Delgada the Azores "have mineral resources in the deep sea that can be exploited," including deposits of polymetallic sulphides, cobalt, platinum, iron, nickel crusts and manganese nodules. Filipe Porteiro spoke at the Mini Forum held by CYTED (Ibero-American Programme of Science and Technology for Development), during the presentation of the ... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores and European Blue Flag Association sign protocol on the World Environment Day
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment and the European Blue Flag Association (ABAE) will mark the World Environment Day with the signing of a protocol to reinforce the Environmental Education and Sustainable Development in the Region projects and the delivery of the Green Key 2015 awards. The event will be held Friday in Lajes do Pico at 10:30 AM. The ninth edition of this a... Mais >>

Informação: Exploration of deep sea must adopt sustainable practices, says Fausto Brito e Abreu
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology conveyed the Regional Government's interest in "supporting research studies on the environmental impacts of deep-sea extraction of mineral and energy resources," defending that they can form the basis for the definition of environmental policies regarding the exploration of deep sea in the archipelago. Fausto Brito e Abreu spoke on the si... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores prevents disruptions in water supply for agriculture with integrated measures
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment stated in Ponta Delgada that although the weak and atypical rainfall levels recorded this year are "not an alarming situation," these problems should be solved in advance. Luís Neto Viveiros revealed that the Government will implement measures to prevent any disruption in water supply for agriculture, which will involve the integrat... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government to reinforce supervision of marine protected areas through video surveillance
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated in Velas that video surveillance will provide "a very important contribution to the safeguarding of some marine areas in the Azores where fishing activities were banned." Speaking on the sidelines of a meeting with São Jorge Fishers' Association, held Monday, Fausto Brito e Abreu emphasised that the Government of the Azores is... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government invests 235 thousand Euros in the protection of São Jorge coastal areas
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology revealed today that the procedures for the awarding of three contract works for coastal protection interventions on the island of São Jorge. Speaking during a visit to Fajã de Santo Cristo, Fausto Brito e Abreu stated that "the Regional Government is investing in the management and rehabilitation of the coastal areas as well as... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores conducts first tests with drones to supervise fisheries and monitor the marine environment
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated Thursday that new technologies, such as unmanned aerial vehicles, will play an "increasingly important role" in inspection and surveillance activities of the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Azores. Fausto Brito e Abreu spoke during a visit to Porto Comprido near the Capelinhos Volcano, where the Government is conducting tests with d... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores will appeal to the Constitutional Court to defend the Region's powers in maritime planning
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology restated today that the national legislation on maritime spatial planning, recently approved by the Council of Ministers, "does not respect the powers of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, which are provided in the Law and Constitution." Fausto Brito e Abreu spoke on the sidelines of the meeting of the Interministerial Commission for M... Mais >>