Within the EU, the Macaronesian Region consists of three archipelagos: the Azores, Madeira (both belonging to Portugal …, many of which are endemic. Despite representing only 0.2% of the EU territory, the Macaronesian Region hosts over a quarter …. Many marine animals, from whales to seabirds, seek shelter and food in the deep inshore waters and nutrientrich upwellings …

coastline has disappeared under concrete and there is a constant threat of forest fi res and chronic water shortages. Inland …