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THE AZORES:THE AZORES:CONTRIBUTION OF AN CONTRIBUTION OF AN
ATLANTIC INSULAR REGION ATLANTIC INSULAR REGION TO THE EUROPEAN TO THE EUROPEAN MARITIME POLICYMARITIME POLICY
Livorno, 2006.11.06 Livorno, 2006.11.06
History History
Since the beginning of the XV century…
…nine desert islands…
…violent storms and natural disasters…
GeographyGeography
2350 Km2
1500 Kms from Lisbon
3900 Kms from North America
Area of São Miguel island = 750 Km2
Area of Corvo island = 17 Km2
Distance between Santa Maria and Corvo = 600 Kms
Exclusive Economic ZoneAzores EEZ = 984.300 Km 2
Azores coast line = 844 Kms
Commercial ports
Fishing ports
Whale-watching
Swimming with dolphins
http://www.atlantic-sportfisheries.com/galeria
Big Game fishing
http://www.pico-owc.net/
Energy derived
from waves
Cruises type of tourism
How can these nine European islands - with a vast EEZ and wide costal area, distant from the mainland and from each others and, consequently, with an indispensable relation with the sea – contribute and act on their own maritime matters ?
Regional Legislative Assembly
Azores: Azores:
the Autonomous Regionthe Autonomous Region
What has been done by Regional Government authorities in the Azores regarding sea maters?
www.horta.uac.pt
Sea bottoms
Traditional Fishing MethodsTraditional Fishing Methods
Recurrent practice of artisan fishing Recurrent practice of artisan fishing
Adequate fleets to the existent resourcesAdequate fleets to the existent resources
Selective fishing activitySelective fishing activity
Fajãs of São Jorge island
Fishing Protected Areas
Beach of São Lourenço, in Santa Maria IslandBeach of São Lourenço, in Santa Maria Island
Formigas isletsFormigas islets
Islet of Vila Franca, in São MiguelIslet of Vila Franca, in São Miguel
Plans to order coastal edges
Reformulation of regional port’s system
What role for regions in European maritime affairs?
THE GREEN PAPER
ON
EUROPEAN MARITIME POLICY
EnvironmentEnvironment
Fisheries
Foto Luís
Quinta
Fishing Banks
Coastal edgesCoastal edges
InvestigationInvestigation
www.horta.uac.pt
Azores = a natural lab
Maritime transports
*Pico Island: Wave Power Plant
EnergyEnergy
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
ATTENTION!
GOVERNO DOS AÇORES
Gabinete do Secretário Regional da Presidência
Direcção Regional dos Assuntos Europeus e Cooperação Externa
