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Portugal takes proactive approach to invasive seaweed

9 June 2026 at 16:37
Seaweed being removed from Lagos' Meia Praia beach this month (Photos: CM Lagos)|Lagos mayor Hugo Pereira opened the event, hoping that solutions could be found to turn a "problem into an opportunity"|Professor Rui Santos providing his expert insight

The invasive Asian seaweed Rugulopteryx okamurae is expected to remain a feature of Portugal’s coastline for the foreseeable future, but scientists, local authorities and the government are increasingly focusing on

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Beach maps proposed to end umbrella confusion

9 June 2026 at 09:58
Praia de Carvoeiro (by Inês Lopes) 6

The government has recommended that Portuguese beaches display simple maps at their entrances showing where visitors can place umbrellas and towels, following growing confusion over concession areas and beach access

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