Informação: Regional Government takes steps to bring fishers back to work after Hurricane Lorenzo
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated today that "all the conditions should be met in coming days to render the four fishing vessels on Flores Island operational." “This operation will be carried out at the Fisheries Centre of Lajes das Flores Fishing Centre so that fishers may resume their activity," said Gui Menezes. According to the government official, the sol... Mais >>

Informação: International conference on ocean governance in archipelagos to be held in Horta in October
The Regional Secretariat of the Sea, Science and Technology, through the Regional Directorate for Fisheries, and in partnership with the Azores Fisheries Federation and the Sea Institute will organise the international conference on “Ocean Governance in Archipelagos" in Horta between October 7 and 10. This event intents to gather more than one hundred representatives from the fisheries sect... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government increases minimum catch size of Splendid Alfonsino, Blackbelly Rosefish, Grouper and Parrot Fish
After consulting industry partners, the Regional Secretariat for the Sea, Science and Technology has reviewed the minimum sizes of various fish species, namely Splendid Alfonsino (Beryx splendens), Blackbelly Rosefish (Helicolenus dactylopterus dactylopterus), Grouper (Serranus spp.) and Parrot Fish (Cretan Sparisoma). The ordinance published today in the Official Journal determines that the minim... Mais >>

Informação: One million Euros invested every year in projects aimed at knowing the Azores Sea
The Regional Director for Fisheries stressed in Porto Formoso, São Miguel Island, that "producing information that improves decision-making is fundamental for responsible fisheries management." “How many permits can we issue to a particular type of fishing gear? What quota should be set for a specific species? What is the status of a specific population or marine habitat? These are key ... Mais >>

Informação: Topo Port on São Jorge to serve fisheries and tourism sectors, says Gui Menezes
The Regional Secretary of the Sea, Science and Technology stated today that, through the improvement works of Topo Port, the Regional Government "provides the island of São Jorge with another infrastructure that has all the conditions to serve the fisheries and tourism sectors, thus strengthening the island’s economy." Gui Menezes spoke at the ceremony that marked the beginning of the u... Mais >>

Informação: Azores Maritime School to promote training on Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology reiterated in Horta that “training and capability building of fishing professionals have been a strategic goal in this legislative term,” adding that these initiative have covered “600 trainees” so far. Gui Menezes spoke to journalists at the beginning of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) at th... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government supported installation of innovative project for export of king crab and brown crab legs from Pico to high-value markets
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated in São Roque do Pico that "it is important to acknowledge innovative projects with good sustainability practices" in the area of fisheries. Gui Menezes spoke on the sidelines of a visit to "Pico Crab Company." It is the only regional company dedicated to the export king crab, caught some at 800 metres deep, and to sell brown cr... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government already invested half a million Euros in safety and operational conditions of fishing on Pico Island, says Gui Menezes
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology highlighted in São Roque do Pico the "partnership work" between the Regional Government and regional fishers in the sustainable management of fish resources, thus offering them "a word of recognition for their awareness about" this matter. Gui Menezes was speaking at the opening ceremony of seven fishing gear houses and the Collection... Mais >>

Informação: Five-million Euro recovery works to provide Madalena Port with enhanced protection conditions, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government began today the statutory visit to the island of Pico, where he became better acquainted with the completion of the recovery works of Madalena commercial port. On the occasion, he highlighted the investment of approximately 26 million Euros in this infrastructure over the last 10 years. "We are talking about a port infrastructure of paramount importance, and for tha... Mais >>

Informação: Vasco Cordeiro wants quick clarification of albacore tuna quota size
The President of the Government required the National Government to provide a quick clarification on the size of the albacore tuna quota, taking into account that Azorean fishers should be surprised by the notification of a quota consumption higher than the catches made so far. "The Regional Government has been requesting the National Government to clarify this difference of figures. The Fisheries... Mais >>