Meet Jorge Fontes, a marine biologist and researcher whose journey began on the small Atlantic island of Faial, in the Azores. Growing up surrounded by the sea inspired a career dedicated to understanding and protecting marine life.
Today, at the Okeanos Institute, Jorge combines marine biology with cutting-edge technology to reveal the hidden lives of sharks and mobula rays. His pioneering work developing non-invasive "Pilot tags" is transforming the way scientists study these iconic species, gathering remarkable insights while leaving the animals completely undisturbed. From the Galápagos to the Philippines, his research is helping shape the future of marine conservation.
At Diving Talks 2026, Jorge will take us behind the science and the technology, showing how innovation is opening new windows into the underwater world and helping protect some of the ocean’s most charismatic animals.
Watch Jorge’s introduction and tell us: Which marine species would you most like science to reveal more about?
"Let’s Talk About Diving" is a speaker introduction series leading up to Diving Talks 2026, where some of the most respected voices in the underwater world come together to share ideas, stories, and inspiration.
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