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.
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.
Tuesday · 18h00
Marine Birds
Becky Milligan
Discover the birds of the Azores, their life cycle, adaptations, and their important role in the marine ecosystem.
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.
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.
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