Human-cetacean conflict solutions
Whaling holds a significant position in the cultural heritage of the Azores, playing a vital role in shaping the local identity. However, it was the emergence...
Stories
Conservation success
Sperm whale hunting was introduced in the Azores by North American whalers during the mid-eighteenth century, and Azoreans were recruited as crew. Soon they...
Education and research
In the Azores, both public and private entities have developed several environmental education initiatives, with a strong focus on the “Eco-escolas” or “Escola...
Cultural heritage (new/ modern)
The Azores has experienced a remarkable shift from its historical legacy of whaling to a profound appreciation and celebration of its diverse marine life. In...
Cultural heritage (traditional)
For the past five centuries, the people of the Azores have had a strong connection to cetaceans. It began with the use of stranded whales and captured dolphins...
Sustainability
The Azores holds the distinction of being the world’s first certified archipelago to receive the EarthCheck silver Sustainable Tourism Destination...
Collaboration for the sake of cetaceans
Before any regulations came into force, a voluntary “code of conduct” was established by the operators, to agree on basic guidelines for a responsible whale...
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