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The ecoRoute project was showcased at European Maritime Day (EMD) 2026 in Limassol, Cyprus bringing the project’s initiatives and vision for sustainable tourism to a wide audience of maritime and coastal stakeholders from across Europe including tourism professionals, policymakers, researchers and local stakeholders. As part of its participation in the event, Atlantis Consulting (ATL) promoted […]

A new Interpretive Space dedicated to the Underwater Cultural and Natural Heritage of the Azores is opening its doors to the public on 1st December at 16:00, at the historic Porto Pim Whale Factory in Faial. This unique exhibition space invites the local community and visitors alike to explore the rich maritime history, underwater archaeology,

The ecoRoute project proudly participated in IKUWA 8, the 8th International Congress for Underwater Archaeology, held in Oostende (Belgium) from 13 to 17 October 2025. This eighth world congress on underwater archaeology was organized under the central theme “Telling the Exciting Tales of Our Past.” Four hundred researchers, policymakers, and heritage managers from 50 countries gathered at

On 26 September, marking World Maritime Day, CEAM organised a beach clean-up between Toco Beach and the Garajau Partial Nature Reserve. This initiative was made possible thanks to the valuable support of numerous organisations and volunteers, including: VMT Madeira, Direção Regional do Ambiente e Mar, Madeiran Volunteer Firefighters Humanitarian Association, Funchal Maritime Police Forensic Diving

© Euronews/European Commission, 2025 The ecoRoute project was featured in the latest episode of the Euronews Ocean documentary series, which aired on 29 July 2025, a production in partnership with the European Commission. The episode explores how Europe’s Outermost Regions in the Atlantic are using sustainable, science-driven eco-tourism to raise awareness and protect the ocean. It draws attention

On 27 July 2025, a large-scale clean-up operation took place in the harbour of Saint-Pierre, Martinique, as part of the ecoRoute project, bringing together local authorities, organisations, and volunteers in a joint effort to protect the marine environment. Organised by the Association Archéologie Petites Antilles (AAPA) in collaboration with the City of Saint-Pierre, the initiative

From 18 to 22 June 2025, the ecoRoute participated in the Maravilha Festival with a dedicated stand focused on the sea and its cultural and natural heritage. Throughout the festival, visitors were invited to explore the underwater heritage of the Azores through a small exhibition featuring shipwrecks and submerged archaeological sites, offering insights into the

In June, Faial Island hosted the 3rd Progress and Steering Committee Meetings of the European ecoRoute project, bringing together partners from Greece, France, Madeira, Martinique, and the Azores. Over two days of collaborative work, partners reviewed the progress achieved across key areas of the project, including the development of sustainable tourism packages, the creation of