The Ocean Watch Project
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The Ocean Watch project has the purpose to increase our understanding of the status, numbers and life-history patterns for many sea species. There is still a large knowledge-gap. This is mainly due to the difficulties of studying animals who spend most of their time under water or who inhabit deep, off-shore regions. Ultimately the Ocean Watch Project will contribute to the protection of this vulnerable Mid-Atlantic cetacean breeding area as our results will provide an advisory function in the long-term sustainable management of the unique marine ecosystem of the Azores. We strongly believe that a better understanding will lead to a Marine Protected Area for Cetaceans. To help Nova Atlantis create a Marine Protected Area for Cetaceans, check out the catalogue for research equipment.
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THE AZORES - The Nova Atlantis Foundation is based on the island of Pico, one of the nine islands of the archipelago of the Azores. These incredible islands are surrounded by a mystical haze, which encloses their astonishing mountain landscapes, ...
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