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Abstract: The notion of maritime cluster encompasses a diversity of activities from fisheries, aquaculture, transports to coastal tourism or even science-based activities. This article debates the possibilities to consolidate the maritime cluster as one of the driving forces of the Algarve, a Portuguese region internationally recognized by tourism. This cluster did not emerge spontaneously and several policy initiatives to promote its formalization were being developed. The regional actors are not sure about the organizations that can be mediators in the cluster. Using social network analysis the maritime cluster is mapped, identifying central actors and possible structural holes. Policy implications are underlined. Resumen: El concepto de cluster marítimo abarca una diversidad de actividades, desde pesca, acuicultura y turismo costero, transporte hasta actividades científicas. Este artículo discute posibilidades de consolidación del sector marítimo como una de las fuerzas motrices del Algarve, una región portuguesa reconocida internacionalmente por el turismo. El cluster no surgió de manera espontánea y varias iniciativas políticas para promover su formalización se están elaborando. Los principales actores regionales no están seguros acerca de las organizaciones que pueden ser mediadores en este sector. Utilizando el análisis de redes sociales se determinan actores centrales y posibles agujeros estructurales. Implicaciones políticas son subrayadas.
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