OBSERVALAGUNAS 2025

The OBSERVALAGUNAS Nature Tourism Fair is back for another edition. On 18 and 19 October, the Santo André and Sancha Lagoons Nature Reserve will be filled with activities, offering a rich and varied programme:
 
  • Bird watching and ringing sessions, led by experts in the field
  • Workshops and lectures to explore the reserve's biodiversity
  • Guided interpretive walks, ideal for learning about the different lagoon ecosystems
  • Practical and creative activities for families and children, including workshops and sessions dedicated to children
  • Regional Products Market (19 October) and musical entertainment

 

This year, MARE has prepared some activities so that you can get to know the region's biodiversity better!

 

Migratory Fish - Who are they and where do they go?
18 October, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. with MARE researcher Joana Boavida-Portugal
Freshwater migratory fish in Portugal will be presented, distinguishing between diadromous fish (such as shad, sea lamprey and European eel) and potamodromous fish. It addresses the main threats they face, such as river fragmentation, pollution and climate change, and highlights the importance of river connectivity for their life cycles. Mitigation solutions are presented, such as fish passages and habitat restoration, as well as ongoing management and conservation initiatives, emphasising the need for integrated and science-based action.

 

The Journey of Fish
18th from 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm with MARE researcher Joana Boavida-Portugal
Visitors are invited to discover how we can closely follow the lives of migratory fish. With the entertaining ‘The Journey of Migratory Fish,’ we can learn more about migratory fish and the dangers they face on their journey, while helping to create a better environment for fish fauna.
Registration required
 

 

Marine Mammals and Reptiles: What are they and why do they wash up on shore?
18th from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with MARE researchers Francisco Neves and Beatriz Reis
Learn about the biology and ecology of cetaceans and marine reptiles, the species found on our coast, the threats they face, as well as the ARROJAL project and what to do if you find a stranded animal.
Registration required

 

Join us for a weekend full of activities!

 

For more information, click HERE
To register for activities, click HERE
Date: 
Saturday, 18 October, 2025 to Sunday, 19 October, 2025
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