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Secretaria Regional do Mar e das Pescas
Regional Government brings together scientists and fisheries sector to present ICES scientific advice
Regional Government brings together scientists and fisheries sector to present ICES scientific advice
Secretaria Regional do Mar e das Pescas
Regional Government marks World Oceans Day and highlights sea as territory, identity and livelihood
Regional Government marks World Oceans Day and highlights sea as territory, identity and livelihood
Secretaria Regional do Mar e das Pescas
Paulo Estêvão chaired signing of strategic agreement between EMA-Space and Azores Maritime School
Paulo Estêvão chaired signing of strategic agreement between EMA-Space and Azores Maritime School
June 18, 2026
Regional Government brings together scientists and fisheries sector to present ICES scientific advice
June 8, 2026
Regional Government marks World Oceans Day and highlights sea as territory, identity and livelihood
May 20, 2026
Paulo Estêvão chaired signing of strategic agreement between EMA-Space and Azores Maritime School
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Nota de Imprensa
June 18, 2026
Regional Government brings together scientists and fisheries sector to present ICES scientific advice
The Regional Secretariat for the Sea and Fisheries held a meeting today with the scientists monitoring the assessment of regional fish stocks and the associations representing the Azores’ fisheries sector to present and discuss the latest scientific advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) regarding the splendid alfonsino and alfonsino (Beryx) for 2027 and 2028. The meeting aimed to share the results of the scientific assessment conducted by ICES, as well as to clarify the technical framework underpinning the recommendation that has now been published. This approach aims to ensure direct, transparent and evidence-based communication between the regional administration and the sector, promoting a better understanding of public policies on fisheries management. The scientific advice for the 2027–2028 period represents a very positive development for the Region, contrary to the initial scenario. The initial assessment had estimated a 20% reduction in total allowable catches, following the application of the precautionary principle due to a lack of scientific information; however, the advice now issued by ICES points to an increase in catch possibilities. This result reflects the hard work carried out throughout the past year by regional scientists and the professionals involved in collecting scientific data, leading to a significant improvement in our understanding of the current status of the stock. Investment in the monitoring, sampling and scientific analysis of the stock was crucial in avoiding penalties associated with a lack of information and ensuring that the ICES assessment could be based on scientific evidence that was more reliable and representative of the situation in the Azores. During the meeting, an opportunity was also provided for dialogue with representatives of the sector, gathering contributions and analysing the implications of the scientific recommendation for fishing activities in the Region. The Government of the Azores commends the dedication of researchers and all the professionals who have contributed to this outcome, reiterating its commitment to the responsible and sustainable management of marine resources, based on the best available scientific knowledge and close coordination with the fisheries sector. The Regional Secretariat for the Sea and Fisheries will continue to monitor this process in close cooperation with the relevant national and European authorities, defending the Region’s interests whilst promoting the economic, social and environmental sustainability of Azorean fisheries.
June 18, 2026
Regional Government brings together scientists and fisheries sector to present ICES scientific advice
The Regional Secretariat for the Sea and Fisheries held a meeting today with the scientists monitoring the assessment of regional fish stocks and the associations representing the Azores’ fisheries sector to present and discuss the latest scientific advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) regarding the splendid alfonsino and alfonsino (Beryx) for 2027 and 2028. The meeting aimed to share the results of the scientific assessment conducted by ICES, as well as to clarify the technical framework underpinning the recommendation that has now been published. This approach aims to ensure direct, transparent and evidence-based communication between the regional administration and the sector, promoting a better understanding of public policies on fisheries management. The scientific advice for the 2027–2028 period represents a very positive development for the Region, contrary to the initial scenario. The initial assessment had estimated a 20% reduction in total allowable catches, following the application of the precautionary principle due to a lack of scientific information; however, the advice now issued by ICES points to an increase in catch possibilities. This result reflects the hard work carried out throughout the past year by regional scientists and the professionals involved in collecting scientific data, leading to a significant improvement in our understanding of the current status of the stock. Investment in the monitoring, sampling and scientific analysis of the stock was crucial in avoiding penalties associated with a lack of information and ensuring that the ICES assessment could be based on scientific evidence that was more reliable and representative of the situation in the Azores. During the meeting, an opportunity was also provided for dialogue with representatives of the sector, gathering contributions and analysing the implications of the scientific recommendation for fishing activities in the Region. The Government of the Azores commends the dedication of researchers and all the professionals who have contributed to this outcome, reiterating its commitment to the responsible and sustainable management of marine resources, based on the best available scientific knowledge and close coordination with the fisheries sector. The Regional Secretariat for the Sea and Fisheries will continue to monitor this process in close cooperation with the relevant national and European authorities, defending the Region’s interests whilst promoting the economic, social and environmental sustainability of Azorean fisheries.
Nota de Imprensa
June 8, 2026
Regional Government marks World Oceans Day and highlights sea as territory, identity and livelihood
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for the Sea and Fisheries, marks World Oceans Day today, June 8, reiterating the archipelago’s strategic commitment to protecting and enhancing its greatest natural resource. The Regional Secretariat for the Sea and Fisheries, led by Mário Rui Pinho, pointed out that the vast sea surrounding the nine islands “is not merely a landscape.” The sea is intrinsically a territory, an identity, a source of livelihood and a responsibility – pillars that guide all government action in this sector. In this context, the Regional Secretariat for the Sea and Fisheries, through the Regional Directorate for Maritime Policies, has been working tirelessly to strengthen scientific knowledge, monitoring and the sustainable management of the marine environment. This work has been crucial to implementing effective public policies that protect the ocean and highlight its socio-economic and environmental importance for the future of the Region. The Regional Government celebrates this global event to remind everyone that the protection and preservation of this vast blue heritage requires a collective and cross-cutting effort. The defence of the sea begins with informed decisions, cooperation between organisations and the commitment of all citizens. Under the slogan “Azores, united by the ocean,” the Government reiterates its determination to keep the archipelago at the forefront of marine conservation and the sustainable blue economy, honouring the legacy of Azorean communities and ensuring the preservation of the ecosystem for forthcoming generations.
June 8, 2026
Regional Government marks World Oceans Day and highlights sea as territory, identity and livelihood
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for the Sea and Fisheries, marks World Oceans Day today, June 8, reiterating the archipelago’s strategic commitment to protecting and enhancing its greatest natural resource. The Regional Secretariat for the Sea and Fisheries, led by Mário Rui Pinho, pointed out that the vast sea surrounding the nine islands “is not merely a landscape.” The sea is intrinsically a territory, an identity, a source of livelihood and a responsibility – pillars that guide all government action in this sector. In this context, the Regional Secretariat for the Sea and Fisheries, through the Regional Directorate for Maritime Policies, has been working tirelessly to strengthen scientific knowledge, monitoring and the sustainable management of the marine environment. This work has been crucial to implementing effective public policies that protect the ocean and highlight its socio-economic and environmental importance for the future of the Region. The Regional Government celebrates this global event to remind everyone that the protection and preservation of this vast blue heritage requires a collective and cross-cutting effort. The defence of the sea begins with informed decisions, cooperation between organisations and the commitment of all citizens. Under the slogan “Azores, united by the ocean,” the Government reiterates its determination to keep the archipelago at the forefront of marine conservation and the sustainable blue economy, honouring the legacy of Azorean communities and ensuring the preservation of the ecosystem for forthcoming generations.
