The Autonomous Region of the Azores has passed groundbreaking legislation designating the largest network of marine protected areas in the North Atlantic

This historic decision safeguards 30% of the sea surrounding the Azores archipelago, covering 287,000 square kilometres.

Half of the network is fully protected, where no extraction of natural resources takes place.

The other half is highly protected.

This marks a significant milestone in global marine conservation and sets a powerful precedent for the upcoming biodiversity negotiations.

In this regard, watch or re-watch this documentary on RTP Play, produced by RTP Açores, which emphasises the importance of the role of Azorean society in this crucial phase: the designation of RAMPA, which will protect 30% of the region's sea, and in which the director of Cibio-Açores and Professor at the University of the Azores, Ana C. Costa, participates.

https://www.rtp.pt/play/p13994/proteger-o-mar-dos-acores-o-futuro-e-agora