Informação: Video surveillance of areas with restrictions on fishing already entered into operation on Santa Maria
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated on Santa Maria that supervision and video surveillance are "essential" to the extent they are "two exclusive powers assigned to the Region in the Azores Sea," namely the conservation of nature and marine biodiversity and fisheries management. Fausto Brito e Abreu spoke during a visit to Maia Lighthouse, where the first high-definiti... Mais >>

Informação: Vasco Cordeiro highlights contribution of TERINOV to strengthen competitiveness of the regional economy
The President of the Government stated in Angra do Heroísmo that the new Terceira Science and Technology Park, an investment of eight million Euros, is an ambitious project aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of the Region's economy. This goal requires a strong partnership involving the University of the Azores and Azorean companies. "This work represents a step that has to do with the... Mais >>

Informação: "Arquipélago" launches Atlantic multimedia laboratory for the arts, science and society
The Arquipélago - Contemporary Arts Centre promotes next Thursday, August 11, the opening of "Incognitum" - Atlantic Multimedia Laboratory for the Arts, Science and Society through an International Exhibition of Academic Works titled "Inpossível - com n… entrar na possibilidade." The event begins at 6:30 PM. It includes a visit to the works of several higher education establishment... Mais >>

Informação: New restricted fishing areas in Pico-Faial canal to be subject to scientific monitoring
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated in Horta that the creation and management of protected marine areas is the Regional Government's primary goal for the fisheries sector, stressing that the first measure of Axis 1 of the strategic document "Better Fisheries, More Income" is precisely the creation of protected marine areas. Fausto Brito e Abreu spoke at the signing o... Mais >>

Informação: Scientific knowledge is first step to define maritime policy, says Brito e Abreu
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated in Lajes do Pico that "the scientific knowledge of marine ecosystem is the first step towards the definition of maritime policies." Fausto Brito e Abreu spoke after a dive in the insular slope of Lajes do Pico aboard the submarine LULA1000, one of the 10 existing manned vehicles in the world that is capable of diving to 1,000 metres... Mais >>

Informação: European NetBiome-CSA project strengthens international cooperation in the area of biodiversity, says President of the Regional Fund for Science and Technology
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Fund for Science and Technology (FRCT), submitted to the European Commission the final implementation report of the project "NetBiome-CSA: Strengthening European research cooperation for smart and sustainable management of tropical and subtropical biodiversity in outermost regions and overseas countries and territories." "For 36 months, this initi... Mais >>

Informação: Azores to become part of European consortium that will develop innovative services based on Earth Observation applied to the Sea
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Fund for Science and Technology, was formally notified by the European Commission that the "MARINE-EO" project has been approved under the innovation and Research Programme of the European Union - Horizon 2020. With an overall budget of 4.4 million Euros, the programme is coordinated by the National Centre for Scientific Research of Greece - Demok... Mais >>

Informação: International Research Centre in the Azores to increase transatlantic cooperation, says Brito e Abreu
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology pointed out today the importance of "improving transatlantic cooperation in the study of oceans, climatology and space," adding that "it makes sense to install an international research centre in the Azores." Fausto Brito e Abreu spoke at the second workshop "Atlantic Interactions: Knowledge, Climate Change, Space and Oceans," an event org... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Fund for Science and Technology registers approval rate of H2020 projects four times higher the European average
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Fund for Science and Technology (FRCT), was formally notified by the European Commission with regard to the approval of the "GEOTHERMICA" project. It is included in "ERA-NET COFUND actions" typology under the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation of the European Union, designated as Horizon 2020. With a length of four years, the project ... Mais >>

Informação: Vasco Cordeiro congratulates Azorean team who won European CanSat Competition
The President of the Government congratulated the ENTA SAT2 team of the School of New Technologies of Ponta Delgada, who won the European CanSat Competition 2016 that took place during the weekend in Torres Vedras. "By winning teams representing several countries, the ENTA SAT2 team honoured the name of the Azores in a European competition, proving that, with hard work, dedication and team spirit,... Mais >>