This dataset was prepared under the Sectoral Plan of Natura 2000, corresponding to the level 3 of the natural habitats of comunity interest listed in Annex I of the Habitats Directive. This dataset only concernes to the marine and coastal habitats.

Dtaset within the framework of the SNIMar project, which consists of the georeferencing of a set of sites on the Coast of Mainland Portugal where seabird and aquatic birds can be observed.

Areas which, through scientific criteria, have been identified as important for the healthy functioning ecologically and biologically of oceans and the services that they provide.

This layer provides geographic information related to a predictive distribution modelling for the demersal fish specie Pagrus pagrus (Red porgy) in the Azorean sea.

Delimitation and classification of coastal and estuarine-lagoon areas of molluscs and bivalve production located in the mainland published by Diário da República (the Portuguese Official Gazette) Nº. 78/2015, 2nd series of 2015-04-22, Order Nº. 4022/2015 including the additions published by Diário da República Nº. 188/2016, 2nd series of 2016-09-29, Order Nº. 11610/2016. See also rectification statement no. 1077/2016 (in rectification of order no. 11610/2016) published by Diário da República, 2nd series, no. 211 of November 3, 2016. To check the status of classification and / or the most current bans associated with the areas it is recommended to consult the IPMA page dedicated to the matter from 'http://www.ipma.pt/en/pescas/bivalves'.

This layer provides geographic information related to a predictive distribution modelling for cold-water coral genus Polyplumaria in the Azorean sea.

This layer provides geographic information related to a predictive distribution modelling for cold-water coral genus Madrepora in the Azorean sea.

This layer provides geographic information related to a predictive distribution modelling for cold-water coral genus Bebryce in the Azorean sea.

This layer provides geographic information related to the survey points in the Azores of the demersal fish specie Pontinus kuhlii.

This layer provides geographic information related to a predictive distribution modelling for the demersal fish specie Helicolenus dactylopterus (Blackbelly rosefish) in the Azorean sea.