Rotarians visit wildlife rehabilitation centre RIAS
A group from the Rotary Club Estoi Palace International paid a visit to the wildlife rehabilitation and investigation centre for the Ria Formosa, RIAS, near Olhão on October 29. Originally
Ria Formosa polluted
Environmental association, GEOTA, has warned that untreated sewage from the Sotavento is pouring into the Ria Formosa and claim that the problem arises in the absence of a proper water
Authorities win ‘battle’ against oil spill
Maritime authorities managed to ‘prevent’ a discharge of petroleum reaching Faro Island in the Ria Formosa in a recent simulated anti-pollution exercise. The exercise reached its high point during the
Shifting sands cause concern
The partial destruction of a sand barrier that separates the sea from the Ria Formosa is killing off shellfish and causing concern among the population of the small village of
A friendly visit
Locals in the Ria Formosa area were astonished earlier this week when several dolphins were spotted swimming in the river. Zoomarine biologist, Élio Vicente, revealed that although the water is