Informação: Fausto Brito e Abreu says the reduction of red seabream quota in the Azores for the next two years is excessive
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology criticised the outcome of the meeting of EU Council of Fisheries Ministers that was held in Brussels. It approved a reduction of 25% in the total allowable catch (TAC) of red seabream in the Azores Sea between 2015 and 2016. Nevertheless, the figure was lower than 34% reduction in quotas that was initially proposed by the European Commissi... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government simplifies procedures for issuing fishing from boat licenses
After hearing its partners, the Regional Secretariat for the Sea, Science and Technology has decided to simplify the procedures for the issuing of fishing from boat licenses in the Azores and create a crew list replacement scheme. According to an order published in the Official Journal today, the Government has created a single document that comprises three compulsory documents for professional ... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government wants tighter control over fisheries in the Azores
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology announced today "a tighter control to stop illegal fishing" in the Azores, stressing the "enforcement of more severe sanctions against recurrent offenders." The announcement of these measures took place following a complaint made by Graciosa fishers against two local fishing vessels for the practice of longline fishing within three miles.... Mais >>

Informação: Fausto Brito e Abreu says proposed cuts to catches of red seabream and alfonsino in the Azores are excessive
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology considered the proposed cuts to the catches of red seabream off the Azores is excessive, despite agreeing with the precautionary principle and the species conservation goals defended by the European Commission. "The Government of the Azores disagrees with the proposed reduction of the quota for red seabream and will consult scientists at... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores promotes mapping of areas suitable for Aquaculture in the Region
The Regional Government has signed a protocol with the Gaspar Frutuoso Foundation and the University of the Azores in the amount of 58 thousand Euros for the mapping of areas with potential for the installation of Aquaculture units in the archipelago. "Aquaculture represents an important strategic interest to the Azores as an economic activity with growth potential that can become a new source o... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean Government welcomes reinforcement of quota for albacore tuna
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology welcomed the positive outcome of the negotiations to strengthen the quota for albacore tuna, as intended by the Regional Government. Fausto Brito e Abreu emphasised that the reinforcement of the quota, formally announced, "was already requested by the Region in June. The Regional Secretary reminded that this subject was under discussion ... Mais >>

Informação: Fausto Brito e Abreu highlights importance of new "management and planning" of Azorean fishing ports
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stressed today the importance of the implementation of the new rules for the use of regional fishing ports. The government official spoke at the Lajes do Pico Port, where the Supplementary Rules for this fishing infrastructure were posted. "The regulation of this fishing port, which enters into force today, will be an important tool for ... Mais >>

Informação: Fausto Brito de Abreu supported by the National Government in the negotiations of fishing quotas in Brussels
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology emphasised the position taken by the Secretary of State of the Sea, Pinto de Abreu, who will support the negotiations between the Azorean Government and the European Commission to increase fishing quotas for some species. "We have agreed to undertake joint efforts in order to achieve this goal." In this context, "the Government of the Az... Mais >>

Informação: Public investment in Fisheries aims to boost income of industry professionals, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Regional Government defended today that public investments in the construction and redevelopment of fishing ports in the Azores are also intended to increase the income of fishers and other professionals in the sector. "In different levels of levels of intervention, we cannot be limited to the physical infrastructures, because they should have the potential to improve the in... Mais >>

Informação: Luís Neto Viveiros stresses importance of POPA to the sustainability and image of regional Fisheries
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources stressed in Horta the importance of the Azores Fisheries Observation Programme (POPA) to the sustainable management of resources and the promotion of marine products. "We live in a period of greater importance to the Azores Sea. Now, more than ever, we need to consider and implement strategies that ensure the balance of marine ecosystems while diversi... Mais >>