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Protecting marine life for over 30 years

+ 20
Different species tracked
+ 1.000
Animals cared for
+ 300 KM
KM of coast monitored

Since 1992, the ORCA Institute has been working to conserve marine mammals, focusing on monitoring, rescuing, caring for and rehabilitating animals in the Espírito Santo Basin (ES). The day-to-day involves research, project creation and a lot of science to preserve each species that visits our coast.

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Environmental education with the community
Marine animal monitoring
Marine animal rehabilitation
Necropsy for scientific research
Emergency care
Environmental education activities
Whale necropsy for studies
Specialized care for marine mammals
Beach environmental education program
In the Media
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Em breve
Em breve um post com a tag novidades
July 7, 2025
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Imagem ilustrativa do post: Novidade no Litoral Capixaba: Elefante-Marinho Faz Parada Surpresa em Piúma!
Novidade no Litoral Capixaba: Elefante-Marinho Faz Parada Surpresa em Piúma!
Um elefante-marinho apareceu em Piúma (ES) e virou estrela por um dia. O animal, raro na região, des...
May 23, 2025
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Imagem ilustrativa do post: Instituto ORCA lidera operação de resgate de filhote de baleia jubarte no litoral capixaba
Instituto ORCA lidera operação de resgate de filhote de baleia jubarte no litoral capixaba
Um filhote de jubarte encalhado no ES virou símbolo de coragem e mudança. O resgate liderado pelo Instituto ORCA salvou a vida do animal e inspirou a revisão do protocolo nacional. Uma história real de empatia, ciência e impacto na conservação marinha.
May 9, 2025
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Talent Bank - Orca Institute
Join Our Talent Bank
Working together is our nature.

Just like orcas, who live and cooperate in highly organized groups called "pods", we believe in the power of collaboration and collective intelligence. At the ORCA Institute, every person who joins us, whether as a volunteer, intern, or team member, becomes part of a network committed to care, science, and working in harmony.

Our Talent Bank is open to those who want to grow together, contribute to marine conservation, and work in an environment where cooperation is more than a value: it's daily practice. If you share this purpose, sign up and come swim with us!

Orca Institute team working together

Our Team

Meet the institute members

Photo of Lupercio Araujo Barbosa, Founder at Orca Institute
Lupercio Araujo Barbosa
Founder
Photo of Lauro Venturini, President Director at Orca Institute
Lauro Venturini
President Director
Photo of João Marcelo Ramos Nogueira, Executive Director at Orca Institute
João Marcelo Ramos Nogueira
Executive Director
Photo of Kamilla Avelino de Souza, Scientific Director at Orca Institute
Kamilla Avelino de Souza
Scientific Director
Photo of Ian Augusto Gusman Cunha, Veterinarian at Orca Institute
Ian Augusto Gusman Cunha
Veterinarian
Photo of Daniela Teles Guilhon, Veterinarian at Orca Institute
Daniela Teles Guilhon
Veterinarian
Photo of Catharina Valadares, Marine Biologist at Orca Institute
Catharina Valadares
Marine Biologist
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Imagem ilustrativa do post: Um Dia "Típico" de Resgate Marinho com o Instituto ORCA
Um Dia "Típico" de Resgate Marinho com o Instituto ORCA
Enquanto a maioria ainda acorda, a equipe do Instituto ORCA já está de prontidão, ouvindo o mar. Há mais de 20 anos, ele...
June 13, 2025
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Costa do Espírito Santo: Um Tesouro para a Vida Marinha
A costa do Espírito Santo abriga recifes raros, espécies marinhas únicas e é rota de baleias e golfinhos. Um verdadeiro ...
May 1, 2025
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Have any questions, suggestions or would like to know more about our projects?
We are here to listen to you! Contact our team and we will respond as soon as possible.

Phone: (27) 99730-3518
E-mail: contato@orca.org.br
CEP: 29200-720, Rua José Barcellos de Mattos, Parque da Areia Preta - Guarapari/ES