Numerous species of invertebrates endemic to the Santa Maria Island in the Azores have been listed as Endangered and Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List. Deforestation, damaging agricultural practices, invasive species, and mass tourism are considered some of the threats to the invertebrate species. In 2020, a group of participants representing 37 stakeholders and organizations from Santa Maria convened to develop a comprehensive plan to protect 43 threatened invertebrate species.
Take Action
The report recommends taking action in the following areas:
- Agriculture
- Invasive Species
- Forestry
- Tourism
Contact
To support conservation action for the invertebrates in the Azores, contact Paulo Borges.
Read the full report in English or Portuguese.
