Futurismo Biologists TeamAccording to studies, being in contact with animals brings many advantages to us and to our health. In some cases animals are used as a part of a therapeutic method – it’s what we call animal-assisted therapy.
Being close to animals increases self-esteem, reduces anxiety, grief and isolation. Fights depression, increases trust, empathy and teamwork. Being with them also improves our social skills, and these are just some of the benefits.
Our partner Aurora Social is a local institution that works with people with mild to moderate intellectual disability. This is a really special partnership we are proud to keep for more than 10 years and counting!
It’s so emotional and heartwarming when we see how much they enjoy the whale watching experience with us. President of the institution Cristina Amaral confirms the blessings brought by doing whale watching with us.
Sandrina Rodrigues
Futurismo Biologists Team
