The Regional Secretariat for the Sea, Science and Technology is responsible for the management of one of the most important factors in the development of the Azores: the Sea

This department oversees the areas of fisheries and aquaculture, oceanographic exploration, sea-related activities, coastal areas and the cooperation with the Maritime Police. It is also in charge of coordinating the policies developed in the areas of Science and Technology in the Azores as well as the relation between the Regional Government and the University of the Azores, and other entities representing the Information Society.