The Madeira Whale Museum (MBM) – Municipality of Machico will carry out a set of activities, free of charge, to commemorate International Museum Day,
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Between the 17th of May and the 19th of June, the environmental awareness and ocean protection project entitled 'The Trash Traveller' will move along the coast of Madeira to meet with the public, schools, scientists, and other institutions
This year, the Autonomous Region of Madeira will commemorate Navy Day with a series of activities scheduled from the 18th to the 20th of May.
A Sargassum algae cleaning operation took place this week inside the Port of Funchal, according to a statement from APRAM.
"It's never too early to prepare for those late summer, early autumn trips," states TAP Air Portugal, who are currently advertising their mega price promotion.
According to the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) website, a mini 1.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded two days ago
Residents were excited this morning when a Monk Seal was discovered hunting for fish in the harbour of Funchal.
A small earthquake was recorded yesterday at 00:21 off the southwest coast of the Desertas Islands, measuring 2.4 on the Richter Scale.
Madeira continues to be affected by sargassum algae which is washing up along the coast.
SANAS crew members provided emergency aid to a Norwegian-flagged sailboat, which was sailing 5.8 miles off the south coast of Funchal this week.
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea recorded a 2.3 magnitude earthquake off the south coast of Câmara de Lobos yesterday morning (13/04) at 01:33.
Plastic marine litter, loss of containers, oil spills, and plastic pellets from ships will now have heavier penalties.
The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, has assured that there will be no expansion to the Calheta aquaculture site.
The Portuguese Navy, through the Funchal Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Sub-Centre (MRSC Funchal)
As always with windy conditions the International Airport of Madeira was also affected by bad weather.