To understand the effect of the sea on the fauna and flora of Ria Formosa Natural Park, using as examples the adaptations of animals and plants to their habit;

To promote and share information on the biodiversity present in the various habitats of Ria Formosa, from the barrier islands, sand dunes and salt-pans, to the inland dunes, of which the Pinheiros de Marim recreation area in Olhão is an example;

To encourage contact with nature through guided walks in the Pinheiros de Marim recreation area.