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A Marine Encounter in the Heart of Aracruz: APA Costa das Algas and the Santa Cruz Wildlife Refuge
Discover the rich biodiversity of Aracruz's coastal protected areas through tidepools, reefs, and restinga ecosystems
Leonardo Merçon
Apr 155 min read
Thank You for the 26,000 Votes That Selected Instituto Últimos Refúgios to Be Supported by IAB (Instituto Américo Buaiz)
Instituto Últimos Refúgios wins 26,000 votes to receive IAB support for 2025. Learn more about this collective achievement and its impact
Leonardo Merçon
Dec 9, 20244 min read
Mangrove of Vitória: One of the Largest Urban Mangroves in the World!
Discover the wonders of Vitória’s mangrove, one of the world’s largest urban mangroves, and learn about its incredible biodiversity
Leonardo Merçon
Nov 22, 20244 min read
The Turtle Bay Book is Out: A Treasure from Vitória to the World
Launch of *Turtle Bay* book celebrates the biodiversity and conservation of Vitória’s Turtle Bay, a coastal environmental gem
Leonardo Merçon
Nov 15, 20244 min read
See photos of the wildfires seen from the plane between São Paulo and Espírito Santo
See aerial photos of wildfires between São Paulo and Espírito Santo, and reflect on the environmental impact
Leonardo Merçon
Sep 12, 20244 min read
I, the Little Jumping Spider, and the Vast Universe!
A reflection on life and the universe inspired by jumping spiders on a deserted road in Itaúnas, Espírito Santo. Find out more!
Leonardo Merçon
Sep 5, 20244 min read
Mother Common Potoo Feeding Her Chick - See Special Video and Photos of the Moment.
Mother Potoo feeding her chick at UFES. A rare and moving nature moment in the heart of Espírito Santo.
Leonardo Merçon
Aug 22, 20243 min read
Cuteness in Photos: Big-Eared Opossums
Discover the transformation from prejudice to defender of opossums and the importance of their conservation.
Leonardo Merçon
Aug 16, 20244 min read
The Turtles of Espírito Santo. Yes, if they're born here, they're “Capixabas”!
Join my adventure in Regência, Espírito Santo, as I capture the nesting of sea turtles and reflect on 200 years of natural history.
Leonardo Merçon
Aug 8, 20243 min read
The Encounter with the Bearded Howler Monkey: The Photo That Became an Exhibition
Check out my latest story about an unforgettable encounter with a Brown Howler Monkey and its importance in conservation.
Leonardo Merçon
Aug 1, 20244 min read
Photography: Wildlife Stories with Leonardo Merçon and Instituto Últimos Refúgios
I present my new column in Folha Vitória, featuring adventures and nature photography. Discover exciting stories.
Leonardo Merçon
Jul 7, 20243 min read
A photographic "dive" into the beauty of rivers in Espírito Santo at the Festival of Waters
On March 23rd, I participated in the Festival das Águas (Water Festival) in Vargem Alta, southern Espírito Santo state.
Leonardo Merçon
Apr 6, 20232 min read
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