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Russian Federation Ship Under Surveillance

The Portuguese Navy reported this morning that since Friday afternoon (November 1st), it has been in a “monitoring and follow-up operation of a Russian Federation scientific and oceanographic research ship, which, this morning, passed through Madeiran territorial waters. “The Maritime Operations Centre permanently monitored the activity of the ship, coordinating…

Fishing in the Selvagens – The debate Continues

The President of the Madeira Regional Council of the Order of Biologists said today that he had not found “any advantage for the protected area of Selvagens to be changed.” Ricardo Araújo was speaking at the Specialized Commission on Environment, Climate, and Natural Resources, of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira,…

Earthquake Recorded

The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) has confirmed that a 2.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded this morning at 08:21 off the northeast coast of Porto Moniz. The ‘quake’ occurred at a depth of 30 kilometers. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com

Seabird Safety Night

Every year, in Madeira, the Azores and the Canary Islands, light pollution leads to hundreds of juvenile seabirds becoming disoriented, and ending up stranded in cities. This year, as last year, on the 30th of  October, the Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds (SPEA) promotes a Mega-blackout in Madeira,…

Polish Tourist Rescued

The National Maritime Authority, through the Captain of the Port and Local Commander of the Maritime Police of Funchal, coordinated the rescue of a 42-year-old Polish man,  who was in difficulties near Seixal beach. Following an alert received on the 12th of October at 18:39 by the victim’s wife, informing…

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