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AZOREAN SEA
UNIQUE NATURAL HERITAGE

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  • 56% of Portugal’s maritime territory, with Portugal having one of the largest Exclusive Economic Zones in Europe

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  • Approximately 1 million km²

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  • An average depth of 3,000m

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  • Only 5% protected

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THE SEA OF THE AZORES IS HOME TO:

  • Hydrothermal vents

  • 28 species of marine mammals

  • 6 species of sea turtles

  • 560 species of fish

  • 10 species of breeding seabirds

  • >400 species of algae

  • >1000 of species of invertebrates

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