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Shells are not souvenirs. They are part of the beach.
A common beach habit can quietly disrupt coastal ecosystems, reducing biodiversity and weakening the natural balance of the shoreline.

Leonardo Merçon
Feb 24 min read


One of the Greatest “Coincidences” of My Life: My Arrival in the United States in 2006
From Vitória to Colorado, an unexpected journey that shaped my path as a nature photographer and changed how I see the world

Leonardo Merçon
Oct 10, 20254 min read


See Photos of a Rare Amazonian Monkey Captured by a Brazilian Photographer!
Photographer captures rare Pissinatti’s Bald-Faced Sakis in the Amazon. A captivating journey into the biodiversity of the world’s largest

Leonardo Merçon
Dec 16, 20245 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


Mirror, mirror on the wall... the Rail
Era uma saracura-do-mato (Aramides saracura) andando bem devagar, caçando seu café-da-manhã. A cena estava bonita, com a superfície da água

Leonardo Merçon
Apr 3, 20232 min read
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