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Secretaria Regional do Mar e das Pescas
Mário Rui Pinho highlights political commitment to safeguard Azores Marine Park
Mário Rui Pinho highlights political commitment to safeguard Azores Marine Park
Secretaria Regional do Mar e das Pescas
Regional Government monitors sporadic fish mortality in Carapacho Thermal Spa natural pools
Regional Government monitors sporadic fish mortality in Carapacho Thermal Spa natural pools
Secretaria Regional do Mar e das Pescas
“SOS Cagarro” campaign is joint effort to protect biodiversity in the Azores
“SOS Cagarro” campaign is joint effort to protect biodiversity in the Azores
January 16, 2026
Mário Rui Pinho highlights political commitment to safeguard Azores Marine Park
January 15, 2026
Regional Government monitors sporadic fish mortality in Carapacho Thermal Spa natural pools
December 29, 2025
“SOS Cagarro” campaign is joint effort to protect biodiversity in the Azores
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Nota de Imprensa
January 16, 2026
Mário Rui Pinho highlights political commitment to safeguard Azores Marine Park
Regarding the approval of the second amendment to the law establishing the new Azores Marine Park, the Regional Secretary for the Sea and Fisheries, Mário Rui Pinho, stressed on Thursday that the political agreement reached between the President of the Government and the leader of PS/Açores contributes to the stability and durability of the legislative framework applicable to the Azores Marine Park. It also strengthens the institutional confidence and political consensus on marine conservation. Despite considering the original legislation establishing the new Azores Marine Park adequate for the management and conservation goals defined for the Azores Marine Protected Areas Network (RAMPA), the government official praised the political rapprochement efforts demonstrated by the Socialist Party. In the current context, this agreement contributes to safeguarding the international reputation of the Azores as a leading region in ocean protection and to reconciling environmental conservation, economic sustainability and social cohesion, ensuring stability for the implementation of RAMPA and the restructuring of fisheries. The government official stated that the outcome of this political agreement will also contribute to maintaining an appropriate balance between marine conservation and economic activities, preserving 85% of the Exclusive Economic Zone available for fishing. This fulfils the principles of sustainability and cohesion, "two fundamental principles discussed in terms of participation," stated Mário Rui Pinho during the plenary session, noting that there will be "no changes to the ecological role of RAMPA." According to the Regional Secretary, many of the matters now enshrined are already provided for in the current legislation or are being implemented as part of public policy, demonstrating consistency and continuity in government action. Mário Rui Pinho recalled that the Azorean Government has been implementing a series of measures in this area, highlighting the promotion of fisheries co-management models, the creation of measures to support technological innovation, the marketing and added value of fish, as well as the maintenance and reinforcement of programmes such as the Azores Fisheries Observation Programme (POPA). It should be noted that EGRAMPA (RAMPA Management Strategy) has been published. The respective Management Authority has been created in accordance with the legal provisions and within the deadlines established therein. Furthermore, a financial support mechanism is in the final stages of regulation, arising from restrictions imposed on the development of uses and activities, aimed at professionals in the fisheries sector who may be affected by the ban on fishing in the new Marine Protected Areas.
January 16, 2026
Mário Rui Pinho highlights political commitment to safeguard Azores Marine Park
Regarding the approval of the second amendment to the law establishing the new Azores Marine Park, the Regional Secretary for the Sea and Fisheries, Mário Rui Pinho, stressed on Thursday that the political agreement reached between the President of the Government and the leader of PS/Açores contributes to the stability and durability of the legislative framework applicable to the Azores Marine Park. It also strengthens the institutional confidence and political consensus on marine conservation. Despite considering the original legislation establishing the new Azores Marine Park adequate for the management and conservation goals defined for the Azores Marine Protected Areas Network (RAMPA), the government official praised the political rapprochement efforts demonstrated by the Socialist Party. In the current context, this agreement contributes to safeguarding the international reputation of the Azores as a leading region in ocean protection and to reconciling environmental conservation, economic sustainability and social cohesion, ensuring stability for the implementation of RAMPA and the restructuring of fisheries. The government official stated that the outcome of this political agreement will also contribute to maintaining an appropriate balance between marine conservation and economic activities, preserving 85% of the Exclusive Economic Zone available for fishing. This fulfils the principles of sustainability and cohesion, "two fundamental principles discussed in terms of participation," stated Mário Rui Pinho during the plenary session, noting that there will be "no changes to the ecological role of RAMPA." According to the Regional Secretary, many of the matters now enshrined are already provided for in the current legislation or are being implemented as part of public policy, demonstrating consistency and continuity in government action. Mário Rui Pinho recalled that the Azorean Government has been implementing a series of measures in this area, highlighting the promotion of fisheries co-management models, the creation of measures to support technological innovation, the marketing and added value of fish, as well as the maintenance and reinforcement of programmes such as the Azores Fisheries Observation Programme (POPA). It should be noted that EGRAMPA (RAMPA Management Strategy) has been published. The respective Management Authority has been created in accordance with the legal provisions and within the deadlines established therein. Furthermore, a financial support mechanism is in the final stages of regulation, arising from restrictions imposed on the development of uses and activities, aimed at professionals in the fisheries sector who may be affected by the ban on fishing in the new Marine Protected Areas.
Nota de Imprensa
January 15, 2026
Regional Government monitors sporadic fish mortality in Carapacho Thermal Spa natural pools
The Azorean Government, through the Regional Secretariat for the Sea and Fisheries and the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action, in conjunction with the National Maritime Authority, is monitoring the presence of weakened or dead fish ( salema porgy specimens and one Mediterranean parrotfish specimen) in the natural pools of the Carapacho Thermal Spa, Graciosa Island. Specimens were collected in collaboration with the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) for necropsies and laboratory tests, with a view to identifying the exact cause of the incident, as well as water samples to assess the environmental parameters of water quality in the pools. Monitoring carried out by various entities confirms that this is an isolated incident restricted to the thermal pools, as no affected fish specimens were detected in the adjacent sea areas. The Regional Government informs that it will disclose the laboratory results as soon as they are available. Until new guidelines are issued, caution is recommended, and any contact with affected fish should be avoided. For the time being, there is no cause for alarm.
January 15, 2026
Regional Government monitors sporadic fish mortality in Carapacho Thermal Spa natural pools
The Azorean Government, through the Regional Secretariat for the Sea and Fisheries and the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action, in conjunction with the National Maritime Authority, is monitoring the presence of weakened or dead fish ( salema porgy specimens and one Mediterranean parrotfish specimen) in the natural pools of the Carapacho Thermal Spa, Graciosa Island. Specimens were collected in collaboration with the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) for necropsies and laboratory tests, with a view to identifying the exact cause of the incident, as well as water samples to assess the environmental parameters of water quality in the pools. Monitoring carried out by various entities confirms that this is an isolated incident restricted to the thermal pools, as no affected fish specimens were detected in the adjacent sea areas. The Regional Government informs that it will disclose the laboratory results as soon as they are available. Until new guidelines are issued, caution is recommended, and any contact with affected fish should be avoided. For the time being, there is no cause for alarm.