SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES
Sustainable fisheries are critical to safeguarding the Azorean communities who depend on fishing for their livelihood. Marine Protected Areas are strategic tools to maintain fish stocks, ensuring the sustainability of fisheries and the future of Azorean fishing communities.
SMALL-SCALE FISHERIES
Small-scale fisheries in the Azores are a crucial part of the region’s past, present and future. These fisheries have high economic and social impact but are vulnerable to growing threats.
GROWING THREATS
Climate change has begun to affect stock distribution and ranges, meaning effective fishery management will be critical to ensuring that both fish stocks and Azorean fishing communities are resilient.
CO-MANAGEMENT
Working in collaboration with the Azores Fisheries Federation and sector associations, Blue Azores aims to promote sustainable solutions by reducing pressure on resources, encouraging sustainable fishing and fish value enhancement, and fostering fishermen's participation in fisheries management.
