Invasive mimosas “threaten river ecosystems”
Mimosas/ Acacias proliferate throughout Portugal The proliferation of mimosa (or acacia as they are often called in Portugal) in riverside zones threatens biodiversity and the functioning of aquatic ecosystems, according
Jellyfish-like organism detected near Algarve coast is “harmless”
Salps have very important role in the capture of carbon in the sea A marine organism resembling a jellyfish and rarely found in coastal areas has been appearing near the
Close to 40 thousand trees planted in Loulé in 2023
Organised by the Municipality, the year-long planting initiative programme saved 300 tons of CO2. Investing in afforestation to promote the decarbonisation of the territory and contributing towards the planet’s sustainability
Algarve marine natural park takes decisive step forward
Pedra do Valado reef has “unrivalled natural values,” says government The resolution creating the Algarve Marine Natural Park – Pedra do Valado, in an area of nearly 156 square kilometres
Renature Monchique to plant another 125,000 trees
Project revived to help restore the Monchique mountain range’s biodiversity The Renature Monchique project has been revived with the goal of planting another 125,000 trees in the Monchique mountain range.
Sponsor a wild animal
Olhão wildlife rehabilitation centre RIAS is offering nature lovers an original gift idea for the upcoming holiday season: the sponsorship of a wild animal. Costing €30 (standard sponsorship) or €45
River Minho threatened by pollution, overfishing, climate change
Pollution, overfishing and climate change are threatening species in the Minho river basin, particularly lamprey, shad, sea trout, salmon and eel in the Minho river basin. Lusa news agency travelled
New hope for Alagoas Brancas salvation
Negotiations for the purchase of the land are “progressing well” There is new hope for the salvation of the Alagoas Brancas wetland area in Lagoa as the land could be
Alarm sounded over death of dozens of marine species at Ria Formosa
PAN is demanding an investigation The People, Animals, and Nature Party (PAN) in the Algarve has called for an investigation into the death of dozens of marine species at the
Citizens lodge embargo blocking plan to raze over 1,800 mature cork oaks in Sines
Government has described EDP project as one of “indispensable public utility” Citizens from all walks of life are celebrating today as the EDP plan to bulldoze over 1,800 mature cork