Mário Rui Pinho

Mário Rui Pinho serves as the Regional Secretary for the Sea and Fisheries in the Azores. He plays a crucial role in shaping policies related to marine resource management and fishing sustainability. Recently, he announced the need to postpone the implementation of new marine protected areas due to the lack of essential data required for a socioeconomic impact study, highlighting the complexities involved in environmental regulation and its implications for local communities.