Pod of spotted dolphins leaping through Atlantic waters with volcanic islands in the background, Azores

Discover the fascinating marine life of the Azores with our free “Matinées” talks, held every weekday at 6 PM. Join our experts to explore diverse topics ranging from sea turtles and marine birds to whale biology, photography, and photo-identification.

Sea Turtles
Monday · 18h00
Sea Turtles
Filipa Gonçalves
Discover the sea turtles seen in the Azores — where they come from, why they’re here, and the threats they face.
Marine Birds
Tuesday · 18h00
Marine Birds
Becky Milligan
Discover the birds of the Azores, their life cycle, adaptations, and their important role in the marine ecosystem.
The Life of Whales
Wednesday · 18h00
The Life of Whales
Inês Clara
Discover the world of cetaceans and how these incredible animals have evolved to adapt to the marine environment.
Whale Slideshow
Thursday · 18h00
Whale Slideshow
João Quaresma & Pedro Madruga
The best pictures taken over time by our skippers — and how to build your own wildlife images collection.
Photo-Identification
Friday · 18h00
Photo-ID Project
Stéfanie Zanaret
Discover more about how to individually recognize the cetaceans and why it’s important for the research.

All presentations are free of charge.
Espaço Talassa | Rua dos Baleeiros, 9930-141, Lajes do Pico – Açores – Portugal