Carmelo Fanizza - Puglia Region

Carmelo is a marine biologist. After working in
tropical paradises, he returned home to the Gulf
of Taranto, one of Italy’s most built-up areas, but
also a hotspot for cetaceans. The problem was
finding funds for his expeditions, until he had the
idea of combining science and tourism. With their
“Researcher for a Day” initiative, Carmelo and his
staff have turned tourists into assistant biologists,
raising awareness on cetaceans and the local
territory, and ensuring funds for their research
projects.