BE PART OF
ONE-OF-A-KIND
EXPERIENCE BY
OCEANÁRIO DE LISBOA,
AND DIVE IN
OCEAN
CONSERVATION

Ana’s connection with nature, and specially the ocean, was evident from the early age of five. The desire to become a marine biologist stemmed from wanting not only to learn more about the marine environment, but also to work towards its conservation. As she grew, so did that passion, which drove her to complete her BSc degree in Biology at the University of the Algarve in 2010. The will to work in marine conservation made her travel abroad to Mozambique to participate in a whale shark and manta ray conservation project. It was there that she had her first encounter with a manta ray, an experience she will never forget. The curiosity and penetrating eyes of these wonderful and mysterious animals immediately fascinated and intrigued her.

Meet Simão Santos, a dedicated marine biologist working at Oceanário de Lisboa for almost 8 years and since 2019 as Head of the Open Ocean Aquarium. With a BSc in Marine Biology, Simão is also a PADI Open Water Instructor, Scientific Diver (CCMAR), Fundamentals Diver (GUE), EFR Instructor, and holds a Yachtman's License. Simão combines a passion for the ocean with a diverse skill set to contribute to marine exploration and conservation.

Tomás will be the Operations Manager, orchestrating seamless coordination among partners and meticulously handling all details to ensure exceptional service and experience for our participants. With a background in Biophysics Engineering, Tomás' passion for the ocean has been a driving force throughout his career. His journey began at Parco Nazionale del Vesúvio in Naples, Italy, and led him to the Oceanario de Lisboa in 2009. As the Educational Outreach Projects Manager, Tomás traversed Portugal, impacting over 200,000 participants across 150 municipalities, delving into vital themes such as marine biodiversity, marine protected areas, and the Oceanario's conservation initiatives.