Discover the snails of the LIFE SNAILS project at the project’s Final Conference

Oct. 19, 2026

Why is it important to protect land snails?

Did you know that species such as Leptaxis minor, Oxychilus agostinhoi and Azorivitrina angulosa are found only on the island of Santa Maria?

Despite their small size, these molluscs play an important role in ecosystems:

- They help recycle nutrients

- They help break down organic matter

- They form part of the Azores’ unique biodiversity

Protecting these species also means conserving the natural habitats they depend on and preserving the unique natural heritage of the island of Santa Maria.

Come learn more about these species and the work underway to conserve them at the Final Conference of the LIFE SNAILS project, coordinated by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action.

Date: 5 and 6 November

Find out more about this project at: https://ambiente.azores.gov.pt/lifesnails