Welcome to the Pocket Guide of the Marine Wildlife of Mainland Portugal

Hello! We are AIMM – Marine Environment Research Association a NGO that works to protect marine species through our education, research and conservation efforts and projects. Know more about us here!

We created this Pocket Guide to increase awareness and understanding about the marine environment. We share with you information about the species of Marine wildlife you can find in Mainland Portugal, about the Code of Conduct that helps you to better respect wildlife in their natural environment. And also some tips on How to spot dolphins and whales in the wild. See how many you can spot!

If you happen to be in the South of Portugal we urge you to know more about the Marine Protected Area that was created there in 2023, the Marine Natural Park of Algarve Reef – Pedra do Valado.