Marcelo Szpilman
Marcelo Szpilman is a marine biologist and the president of AquaRio, Brazil's largest aquarium. He is recognized for his expertise in marine life and his efforts to educate the public about the importance of sharks in the marine ecosystem. In a recent news article, Szpilman identified a shark species filmed by a fisherman, highlighting the need to demystify these creatures and emphasizing their role in maintaining ocean health.
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Recent news mentions
Marcelo Szpilman criticized the fear surrounding shark attacks in Rio.
relembre as histórias do Acervo O GLOBO
Brazil· 2025-07-29
Marcelo Szpilman is an oceanographer and president of AquaRio, who shared insights about the jumping behavior of male whales.
Baleia jubarte salta perto de um barco em ilha no Rio e fotógrafo consegue captar o momentoBrazil· 2025-07-24
Marcelo Szpilman is a biologist who identified the shark as a hammerhead and discussed its behavior.
Tubarão é avistado na Praia da Barra, na Zona Oeste do Rio; vídeoBrazil· 2025-05-20
Marcelo identified the shark species seen in the video and emphasized the importance of understanding these animals.
'Coração veio na boca agora'Brazil· 2025-03-27
