Our Main Projects
Our Impact in Mauritius
Our work is grounded in community collaboration and the belief that small actions can create big waves of change.
Since its creation, the Odysseo Foundation has:
Meet Our Team
Bernardo Nascimento
Foundation Manager
A marine biologist since 1996, Bernardo was the Curator of Aquariums, Reptiles, and Birds at Zoomarine, Portugal’s largest marine park. He helped establish the country’s first sea turtle recovery center and later served as Head Curator in aquariums in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
As Curator and Head of Education at Odysseo, Bernardo played a key role in its design and development. A passionate traveler, he has visited over 50 aquariums worldwide, bringing global expertise to marine conservation in Mauritius.
Léa De Oliveira
Program Manager
Léa, an environmental engineer trained in France and Brazil, specializes in ecological restoration and corporate sustainability strategies. With a passion for diving and marine biology, she applies her expertise to protect and restore Mauritius’ unique marine ecosystems through innovative conservation initiatives.
Our Sponsors & Partners at Odysseo Foundation
Let’s Protect the Ocean, Together
Every visit to Odysseo supports our foundation’s mission. But your involvement—whether through learning, donating, or partnering—helps us go even further. Let’s make Mauritius a leading voice in marine conservation, one project at a time.
