Candidatura Reserva da Biosfera - Santana Madeira Biosfera

The marine transition area encompasses most of the marine area of the biosphere
reserve proposal, and much of the coastline of the municipality of Santana. The main
human activities developed are connected with the use bathing, underwater fishing and
angling from the shore. Seasonal activities are mostly conducted in summer and
insignificant, considering the small number of them Practitioner. The submarine hunting
and fishing to the shoreline activities are carried out sustainably, regulated and inspected
by several entities, without negative impacts to the balance of species and local habitats.
The coastline is home in the areas of cliff plant communities of great natural beauty and
importance.
Figura 28. Dark winged sea gulls (Larus fuscus graellsii)
Application of Santana, Madeira to Biosphere Reserve – UNESCO - MAB 45