Recent developments in optical fiber cable technology allows the use of existing and future submarine telecommunication cables to provide seismic sea-level information. In this work we study impact three different technologies, 1) SMART, Science Monitoring Reliable Telecommunications; 2) DAS, Distributed Acoustic Sensing, and; 3) LI, Laser Interferometry, for effective earthquake tsunami monito...

Six species of marine turtles occur in the Azores Archipelago. The loggerhead, Caretta caretta (Linnaeus, 1758), is by far most common and being constantly monitored tagged a joint project between University Florida since 1989. With implementation tuna fishery observers (for dolphin safe seals), an increment sea turtle reports has been verified as expected. leather back turtle, Dermochelys cori...

Abstract Jellyfish are important components of the marine ecosystem and present a potential resource for different economic domains (e.g. medicine, food biotechnology). We an overview current state jellyfish biodiversity in Macaronesia region, which includes archipelagos Azores, Madeira, Canary Islands Cape Verde, examine possible biogeography patterns among its archipelagos. Based on comprehen...

The analysis of an 11-year (2008–2018) seismic catalogue the Azores suggests existence secondary cyclic influences on seismicity rate oceanic region, with more earthquakes observed during summer months, from May to August, than in winter. Statistical testing based Monte-Carlo simulations and a Jack-Knife methodology indicate that seasonal modulation affects magnitudes M3.3–4.5, well above magni...

Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPN) are an economically important group of plant pests present throughout the world. In particular, root-knot (RKN), sedentary endoparasites a wide variety hosts with ability to survive in temperate regions. During 2020–2021 extensive survey Meloidogyne spp. was undertaken on island São Miguel Azores, Portugal. A total 80 samples comprising 23 species plants were col...

A synoptic, hydrographic data set comprising 32 full depth CTD casts and 2500 CTD/SeaSoar profiles to 500 m is used to describe the θ/S properties and circulation of Central Water east of the mid-Atlantic Ridge and between 39°N and 54°N. Eastward transport of 20 x 10 m s in the North Atlantic Current turns entirely northwards to the west of 54°N, 20°W. This transport consists in the upper layer...

This research paper focused on tourists’ experiences after engaging in a rural tourism experience, the activities developed during that period, and relevant factors they considered when planning holidays. We collected data Azores, region known to implement tourism. Therefore, were analyzed using mainly summary statistics, graphical representations, exploratory analysis methods, including nonlin...

Trait-based approaches that complement taxonomy-based studies have increased in popularity among the scientific community over last decades. The collection of biological and ecological characteristics species (i.e., traits) provides insight into ecosystem vulnerability to environmental anthropogenic changes, as well functioning. Here, we present FUN Azores trait database, describe our approach,...