Recent news

Today saw the official launch of the Evolution Megalab, a project run by the Open University that uses Banded Snails (Cepaea nemoralis and C. hortensis) to study evolution. Find out more about how to get involved.

Zebra mussel (Dreisenna polymorpha) is included in RISC project, funded by Defra. This project aims to get more people involved in collecting records about our non-native species to fine out more about their status.

From 6th April 2008 wild caught Roman Snails Helix pomatia will be protected from intentional taking, injury or killing, as well as possession and sale.

The prize sponsored by the Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland, for the best student poster on a conservation / biodiversity theme was awarded to Joaquim Reis, a PhD student at the University of Lisbon, Portugal, for his poster (presented jointly with Rafael Araujo from Spain).