{"id":6232,"date":"2024-01-15T18:02:57","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T18:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.espacotalassa.com\/?page_id=6232"},"modified":"2026-05-04T12:39:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T12:39:05","slug":"professional-area","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/espacotalassa.com\/en\/professional-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional area"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Because we believe that sharing knowledge also means protecting it, Espa\u00e7o Talassa has, since its creation, welcomed scientists, photographers, filmmakers, and journalists from around the world.<br>To support them, we have developed dedicated logistics at reduced professional rates, allowing you to make the most of your time in the Azores, even during short stays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sea conditions, light, species present, and the nature of each project are carefully considered before each departure. As a professional, you can choose the best moment to head out to sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1999, all audiovisual and research projects in the Azores require an official permit. We will gladly assist you with the administrative process and applications to local authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning a project, please contact us for a personalized budget and organization plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Collaborators<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, we have had the privilege of welcoming and working with many respected professionals in science, media, and photography, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ricardo Antunes (Portugal), Anne Collet (France), Thomas Conlin (USA), Bernard Delemotte (France), Fran\u00e7ois Gohier (France), Sergio Hanquet (Spain), David Hoffmann (Germany), Ralf Kiefner (Germany), Jens Kuhfs (Germany), Manuel Lazcano (Mexico), Jean Lemire (Canada), Shane Moore (USA), Doug Perrine (USA), Lu\u00eds Quinta (Portugal), Jiri &amp; Jana Reznicek (Czech Republic), Richard Sears (Canada), Douglas David Seifert (USA), Julia &amp; Roland Seitre (France), Jos\u00e9 Serra (Portugal), Shiratori (Japan), G\u00e9rard Soury (France), Olivier Soury (France), Ron &amp; Valerie Taylor (Australia), Doc White (USA), Maurizio Wurtz (Italy), Stephen Wong (Hong Kong), Takako Uno (Hong Kong), Thierry Secretan (France), Yves Paccalet (France), Jonathan Gordon (Scotland), Philip Hoare (England), Magnus Lundgren (Sweden), Alexander Goebels (Germany), Pascale d\u2019Erm Gasselin (France), Jurgen Stumpfhaus (Germany), Christiane Broil-von Schwind (Germany), Paul Nicklen (Canada), Michael &amp; Anastasia Valos (Australia), Cristina Mittermeier (Mexico)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Some of Our Media Partners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TV and Radio:<\/strong><br>France 2, France 3, France 5, ARTE, BBC, Deutsche Welle, Discovery Channel, Canal+, RTP, SIC, TVE, ZDF, ORF, RTL, VOX, FRANCE INTER, Radio Comercial, and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Magazines, Newspapers and Books:<\/strong><br>National Geographic, GEO, Terre Sauvage, Atlantis, Grande Reportagem, Volta ao Mundo, Airone, Dive International, Tauchen, Scuba, Ocean Realm, Sport Divers Journal, Evas\u00f5es, P\u00fablico, Vis\u00e3o, F\u00f3rum Ambiente, Fit for Fun, ADAC, Donna Moderna, and many more international publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Institutions:<\/strong><br>ECS (UK), MICS (Canada), Monaco Oceanographic Museum, SOS Grand Bleu (France), University of St Andrews (Scotland), University of Vienna (Austria), University of the Azores, University of Faro (Portugal), University of Genoa (Italy), University of Montpellier (France), GAREF (France), Wild Wonders of Europe, SeaLegacy (Canada), and Jules Verne Aventures (France).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Photo and Video Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To illustrate your work, sometimes the most efficient and affordable option is to collaborate with professionals who already have extensive experience in the Azores and an existing photo or video library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Espa\u00e7o Talassa recommends the following photographers and filmmakers who have worked closely with us over the years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Thomas Conlin:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aquaticadventures.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.aquaticadventures.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jorge Fontes:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uac.pt\/ppl\/fontes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.uac.pt\/ppl\/fontes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alexander Goebels:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wirbelwind-art.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.wirbelwind-art.de<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Laurent Guenoun:<\/strong> <a>lguenoun@claranet.fr<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ricardo Guerreiro:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rguerreiro.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.rguerreiro.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sergio Hanquet:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sergiohanquet.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sergiohanquet.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ralf Kiefner:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.whales.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.whales.de<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jean Lemire:<\/strong> <a>jean@jeanlemire.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Magnus Lundgren:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.magnuslundgren.com\/portfolio\/G0000tBQDPI4In34\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Portfolio<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pedro Madruga:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/groups\/azores_cetaceans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Azores Cetaceans Flickr<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Doug Perrine:<\/strong> <a>perrine@hawaii.rr.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lu\u00eds Quinta:<\/strong> <a>lkinta@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Douglas David Seifert:<\/strong> <a>seiwolf@aol.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Julia &amp; 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