The Azores has launched Europe’s largest Marine Protected Area (MPA), covering nearly 900,000 square kilometers in the North Atlantic.
This historic declaration protects vital habitats for endangered marine species, including migratory whales, dolphins, and unique deep-sea life, by restricting harmful activities like fishing and vessel traffic.
MPAs, like this one, allow ecosystems to recover and provide critical benefits such as carbon storage and oxygen production.
The Azores’ initiative, backed by the Blue Azores program, reflects a powerful commitment to marine conservation.
With support from Sea Shepherd …
