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October 21, 2024

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The regional assembly of Portugal’s Azores Islands approved the creation of the largest protected marine area in the North Atlantic to reach international conservation goals well ahead of time.

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About Azores Islands

Azores Islands

Location: It is a group of nine islands in the North Atlantic region.
Origin: Volcanic
It lies above the Azores Triple Junction.
- Azores Triple Junction: A junction where three of the world’s main tectonic plates (Eurasian, North American, and African) meet.
Mount Pico is the highest point on the archipelago.
The archipelago, alongside Madeira, Cape Verde, and the Canary Islands, is part of Macaronesia.
São Miguel is the largest island.
The Azores Islands have unique flora and fauna due to their location in the Palearctic realm.

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