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The Azores: A Maritime Jewel in the European Policy Framework

Explore the rich maritime history, geography, and initiatives of the Azores, a unique Atlantic insular region contributing to the European Maritime Policy. Learn about the islands' natural wonders, sustainable fishing practices, energy projects, and regional governance. Discover how these islands play a vital role in European maritime affairs. Dive into the Azores' maritime treasures and their importance in the broader European context.

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The Azores: A Maritime Jewel in the European Policy Framework

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  1. THE AZORES:CONTRIBUTION OF AN ATLANTIC INSULAR REGION TO THE EUROPEAN MARITIME POLICY Livorno, 2006.11.06

  2. History Since the beginning of the XV century…

  3. …nine desert islands… …violent storms and natural disasters…

  4. Geography 2350 Km2 1500 Kms from Lisbon 3900 Kms from North America

  5. Area of São Miguel island = 750 Km2 Area of Corvo island = 17 Km2 Distance between Santa Maria and Corvo = 600 Kms

  6. Exclusive Economic Zone Azores EEZ = 984.300 Km 2

  7. Azores coast line = 844 Kms

  8. Commercial ports

  9. Fishing ports

  10. Whale-watching

  11. Swimming with dolphins

  12. Big Game fishing http://www.atlantic-sportfisheries.com/galeria

  13. Energy derived from waves http://www.pico-owc.net/

  14. Cruises type of tourism

  15. 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 ?

  16. Regional Legislative Assembly

  17. Azores: the Autonomous Region

  18. What has been done by Regional Government authorities in the Azores regarding sea maters?

  19. www.horta.uac.pt Sea bottoms

  20. Traditional Fishing Methods

  21. Recurrent practice of artisan fishing

  22. Adequate fleets to the existent resources

  23. Selective fishing activity

  24. Fishing Protected Areas Fajãs of São Jorge island

  25. Beach of São Lourenço, in Santa Maria Island

  26. Formigas islets

  27. Islet of Vila Franca, in São Miguel

  28. Plans to order coastal edges

  29. Reformulation of regional port’s system

  30. What role for regions in European maritime affairs?

  31. THE GREEN PAPER ON EUROPEAN MARITIME POLICY

  32. Environment

  33. Fisheries Foto Luís Quinta

  34. Fishing Banks

  35. Coastal edges

  36. Investigation www.horta.uac.pt

  37. Azores = a natural lab

  38. Maritime transports

  39. Energy *Pico Island: Wave Power Plant

  40. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! GOVERNO DOS AÇORES Gabinete do Secretário Regional da Presidência Direcção Regional dos Assuntos Europeus e Cooperação Externa draece@azores.gov.pt www.azores.gov.pt

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