LEONARDO MERÇON
FOTÓGRAFO DE NATUREZA

From Vitória to Colorado, an unexpected journey that shaped my path as a nature photographer and changed how I see the world

In 2004, a young design student traded his mouse for a camera and turned a dream into a lifelong mission. Discover how Leonardo Merçon’s 20-year journey in nature photography began

Exploring how nature and culture intertwine through art, photography, and community actions that inspire environmental awareness

The Blue-winged Macaw still survives in Espírito Santo, while the Red-and-green Macaw has sadly vanished from the state

A touching encounter: a Brown-throated Sloth carries her baby across the trees in the Sooretama Biological Reserve

Bees are vital to life on Earth. Discover why these small pollinators are key to biodiversity and our survival.

The dazzling Green-headed Tanager is an icon of Brazil’s Atlantic Forest and a natural symbol of Espírito Santo

The documentary Women in Conservation will be screened in Vitória with director João Marcos Rosa in attendance

A Southern Lapwing family finds refuge in an urban park, showing how nature can survive even within the heart of the city

Meet Professor Áureo Banhos, a passionate conservationist protecting Harpy Eagles and inspiring new generations in the Atlantic Forest.

Join the 2025 Atlantic Forest Bioblitz and discover how nature observation and citizen science can transform lives and protect biodiversity

A Capixaba photographer joins Brazil’s national environmental conference to fight for climate justice and ecosystem restoration

The Cherry-throated Tanager finds a safe haven at the Kaetés Reserve—a milestone for conservation in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest.

Discover the rich biodiversity of Aracruz's coastal protected areas through tidepools, reefs, and restinga ecosystems

Conheça a trajetória do biólogo Thiago Silva-Soares, um dos grandes nomes da herpetologia capixaba, e seu trabalho essencial na conservação

A curious Reticulated Burrfish in Turtle Bay seems to smile for the camera, reminding us of the beauty and importance of marine conservation

Discover the beauty of a White-bellied Hummingbird nest in Sooretama Biological Reserve and the importance of protecting biodiversity

A call to protect marine life! The Ecolé campaign raises awareness about beach pollution and its impact on sea turtles in Vitória, ES

A tegu lizard preys on the invasive African giant snail in Camburi Beach, revealing an extraordinary ecological interaction

Photographer captures rare Pissinatti’s Bald-Faced Sakis in the Amazon. A captivating journey into the biodiversity of the world’s largest