<![CDATA[AquaRio Audioguide: The Largest Marine Aquarium in Latin America]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide Explore AquaRio from a new perspective, accompanied by Marcelo Szpilman, biologist and founder of AquaRio.

As you make your way through the aquarium, discover stories, fascinating facts, and insights about the species, exhibits, and the marine world.

An immersive experience that accompanies you throughout your visit, available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

This podcast was produced by Ideablossoms. Editing, sound design, and mixing by Rosa Carolina Sarmento Silva.

]]> RSS.com 2026.907.134739 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:10:13 GMT en a28097fb-ae42-52a5-bb6d-d569c6d6cd0b https://media.rss.com/aquario-audioguide/podcast_cover_20260918_163755_5f7f927658fb462626642cb2f236b692.jpg AquaRio Audioguide: The Largest Marine Aquarium in Latin America https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide no AquaRio 2026 AquaRio AquaRio false serial podcast Rio de Janeiro, Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil true <![CDATA[01. Welcome to AquaRio!]]> Welcome to AquaRio! On this journey, join Marcelo Szpilman, biologist and founder of AquaRio, as he guides you through the marine world.

Put on your headphones, take in every detail, and get ready to discover stories, fascinating facts, and knowledge throughout the experience.

Disclaimer: This episode's audio was generated using AI, trained on Marcelo Szpilman's real voice. Marcelo recorded the original episode in Portuguese; the Spanish and English versions were translated and dubbed with his AI-cloned voice, not spoken by him live.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide/3164846 d9cfb4d1-d1e5-43e5-8f83-143545cfc02d 123 full 1 1 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:37:24 GMT false true <![CDATA[02. Humpback Whale: A Story That Found Its Way to AquaRio]]> Look up and discover the story of the humpback whale whose skeleton is now part of AquaRio’s lobby.

Find out how it arrived here, take a closer look at fascinating details of its anatomy, and listen to a real whale song recorded in Abrolhos.

Disclaimer: This episode's audio was generated using AI, trained on Marcelo Szpilman's real voice. Marcelo recorded the original episode in Portuguese; the Spanish and English versions were translated and dubbed with his AI-cloned voice, not spoken by him live.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide/3164854 0647cef5-5947-472e-8217-fd5977c5d148 158 full 2 2 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:40:47 GMT false true <![CDATA[03. Jellyfish: Beauty with a Purpose]]> Discover how jellyfish live, move, feed, and use their tentacles to capture prey and defend themselves. You will also learn about the species reproduced at AquaRio.

Disclaimer: This episode's audio was generated using AI, trained on Marcelo Szpilman's real voice. Marcelo recorded the original episode in Portuguese; the Spanish and English versions were translated and dubbed with his AI-cloned voice, not spoken by him live.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide/3164855 ed9c4531-99bd-4620-b15a-e937ac3ac4ca 105 full 3 3 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:41:18 GMT false true <![CDATA[04. Miroró: The Fish That Looks Like an Eel]]> At first glance, the miroró may look like a freshwater eel, but it is actually a marine fish.

Learn about the species that live in this enclosure, their nocturnal habits, and the foods that make up their diet at AquaRio.

Disclaimer: This episode's audio was generated using AI, trained on Marcelo Szpilman's real voice. Marcelo recorded the original episode in Portuguese; the Spanish and English versions were translated and dubbed with his AI-cloned voice, not spoken by him live.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide/3164857 403bb94b-934d-4eb6-8e89-532e5daa602a 43 full 4 4 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:41:51 GMT false true <![CDATA[05. Seahorse: When the Male Gets Pregnant]]> Meet the long-snouted seahorse and discover its ability to change color and its incredible camouflage skills.

You will also learn one of the species’ most fascinating characteristics: the male carries the eggs until the young are born.

Disclaimer: This episode's audio was generated using AI, trained on Marcelo Szpilman's real voice. Marcelo recorded the original episode in Portuguese; the Spanish and English versions were translated and dubbed with his AI-cloned voice, not spoken by him live.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide/3164859 b9b30799-9b0d-4c28-abb8-1158d1ae5613 106 full 5 5 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:42:25 GMT false true <![CDATA[06. Lionfish: When a Species Leaves Its Natural Home]]> Learn how an exotic species can become invasive and impact biodiversity.

The story of the lionfish also reveals how human actions can disrupt the balance of the oceans.

Disclaimer: This episode's audio was generated using AI, trained on Marcelo Szpilman's real voice. Marcelo recorded the original episode in Portuguese; the Spanish and English versions were translated and dubbed with his AI-cloned voice, not spoken by him live.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide/3164862 55308999-ada0-4359-a5f8-925393e7033f 97 full 6 6 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:43:00 GMT false true <![CDATA[07. Moray Eels: A Reputation They Don’t Deserve]]> Despite their reputation for being aggressive, moray eels are actually shy fish that prefer to hide among the rocks.

Learn about their habits and discover how AquaRio identifies each individual through its natural markings.

Disclaimer: This episode's audio was generated using AI, trained on Marcelo Szpilman's real voice. Marcelo recorded the original episode in Portuguese; the Spanish and English versions were translated and dubbed with his AI-cloned voice, not spoken by him live.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide/3164866 140a4086-a6be-4e5b-9ae9-4f5226d4a7e4 60 full 7 7 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:43:36 GMT false true <![CDATA[08. Rocky Shore: An Ecosystem Full of Life]]> Discover one of the most common ecosystems along the Brazilian coast.

Learn how rocks, tides, waves, and depth create different conditions for countless marine species.

Disclaimer: This episode's audio was generated using AI, trained on Marcelo Szpilman's real voice. Marcelo recorded the original episode in Portuguese; the Spanish and English versions were translated and dubbed with his AI-cloned voice, not spoken by him live.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide/3164867 49b2ca5d-32ba-4be3-a2f7-acf68c0679f7 86 full 8 8 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:44:06 GMT false true <![CDATA[09. Clownfish: More Than Just Nemo]]> Meet the two clownfish species that live in this enclosure and learn how to tell them apart.

Discover the fascinating mutualistic relationship between clownfish and sea anemones.

Disclaimer: This episode's audio was generated using AI, trained on Marcelo Szpilman's real voice. Marcelo recorded the original episode in Portuguese; the Spanish and English versions were translated and dubbed with his AI-cloned voice, not spoken by him live.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide/3164871 8e35119b-be4a-430b-97c5-eeda187463e0 99 full 9 9 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:44:46 GMT false true <![CDATA[10. Small Sharks: Not Every Shark Is a Giant]]> Discover a lesser-known side of sharks: small, calm species with sedentary habits.

Learn about their spiral-shaped egg cases and how this enclosure also serves as a nursery for sharks and rays.

Disclaimer: This episode's audio was generated using AI, trained on Marcelo Szpilman's real voice. Marcelo recorded the original episode in Portuguese; the Spanish and English versions were translated and dubbed with his AI-cloned voice, not spoken by him live.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide/3164873 1d5d0242-784b-4cec-8821-86c1a6a5d327 72 full 10 10 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:45:24 GMT false true <![CDATA[11. Octopus: The Master of Camouflage]]> You may need to look carefully to find the octopus — and that is part of the experience.

Discover its intelligence, camouflage strategies, and remarkable ability to change the color and texture of its skin.

Disclaimer: This episode's audio was generated using AI, trained on Marcelo Szpilman's real voice. Marcelo recorded the original episode in Portuguese; the Spanish and English versions were translated and dubbed with his AI-cloned voice, not spoken by him live.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide/3164874 0df40463-42c0-4344-8d53-3198606784fa 91 full 11 11 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:45:53 GMT false true <![CDATA[12. Garden Eels: Life Hidden in the Sand]]> Meet the curious garden eels, which live in colonies and spend much of their time buried in the sand.

Discover how they build their burrows, observe their surroundings, and capture food without leaving their hiding places.

Disclaimer: This episode's audio was generated using AI, trained on Marcelo Szpilman's real voice. Marcelo recorded the original episode in Portuguese; the Spanish and English versions were translated and dubbed with his AI-cloned voice, not spoken by him live.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide/3164876 ed724414-2a90-424c-b0fb-4ead6e90328b 65 full 12 12 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:46:56 GMT false true <![CDATA[13. Groupers: A Life of Change]]> Meet the groupers, robust and voracious predators that live among the rocky bottoms of the Brazilian coast.

Discover one of their most surprising characteristics: they can change sex during their lifetime.

Disclaimer: This episode's audio was generated using AI, trained on Marcelo Szpilman's real voice. Marcelo recorded the original episode in Portuguese; the Spanish and English versions were translated and dubbed with his AI-cloned voice, not spoken by him live.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide/3164877 f8b72444-51d6-4bc0-9b21-b72939c3f0d5 67 full 13 13 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:46:58 GMT false true <![CDATA[14. Axolotl: The Amphibian That Seems Never to Grow Up]]> Meet the curious axolotl, famous for its unique appearance and its ability to regenerate parts of its body.

Learn more about the threats facing this species and why information, awareness, and respect are essential to its conservation.

Disclaimer: This episode's audio was generated using AI, trained on Marcelo Szpilman's real voice. Marcelo recorded the original episode in Portuguese; the Spanish and English versions were translated and dubbed with his AI-cloned voice, not spoken by him live.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide/3164880 02ae5f74-aa68-4885-8bf0-017b2d5cea5b 95 full 14 14 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:47:29 GMT false true <![CDATA[15. Indo-Pacific Fish: Underwater Cities]]> Explore a sample of the Indo-Pacific coral reefs and discover how different species help maintain the balance of this ecosystem.

One of the highlights is the blue tang, known worldwide as Dory.

Disclaimer: This episode's audio was generated using AI, trained on Marcelo Szpilman's real voice. Marcelo recorded the original episode in Portuguese; the Spanish and English versions were translated and dubbed with his AI-cloned voice, not spoken by him live.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide/3164881 df11987f-b1d6-4de0-984d-62c9aa7a6d8d 66 full 15 15 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:48:03 GMT false true <![CDATA[16. Small Wonders: Big Stories in Small Animals]]> Enter a world of small animals with extraordinary abilities.

Discover special adaptations for breathing, defense, life in complete darkness, and even communication through subtle movements.

Disclaimer: This episode's audio was generated using AI, trained on Marcelo Szpilman's real voice. Marcelo recorded the original episode in Portuguese; the Spanish and English versions were translated and dubbed with his AI-cloned voice, not spoken by him live.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide/3164883 abc9e124-4b0c-4223-9638-a40ccebff7b3 69 full 16 16 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:48:36 GMT false true <![CDATA[17. Great Ocean Tank: The Grand Stage of Marine Life]]> Welcome to the grand stage of AquaRio’s marine life.

Observe how different species occupy different parts of the water column and discover the fish, sharks, and rays that inhabit this enormous 3.5-million-liter tank.

Disclaimer: This episode's audio was generated using AI, trained on Marcelo Szpilman's real voice. Marcelo recorded the original episode in Portuguese; the Spanish and English versions were translated and dubbed with his AI-cloned voice, not spoken by him live.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide/3164884 465875a2-cb51-42ad-8b45-f16dee943c36 120 full 17 17 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:49:04 GMT false true <![CDATA[18. Great Ocean Tank: A Window into the Ocean]]> Admire the Great Ocean Tank from a new perspective, through a huge acrylic panel that enhances the feeling of looking out into the ocean.

Relax, take in the view, and notice that the images on the large screen never repeat.

Disclaimer: This episode's audio was generated using AI, trained on Marcelo Szpilman's real voice. Marcelo recorded the original episode in Portuguese; the Spanish and English versions were translated and dubbed with his AI-cloned voice, not spoken by him live.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide/3164903 32731fd4-9f9b-4295-bc94-3a06c22421e5 56 full 18 18 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:01:49 GMT false true <![CDATA[19. Sandpaper Sharks: They’re Not Just Sitting There]]> Sandpaper sharks spend much of the day resting on the bottom of the tank, but their habits change at night.

Learn about their behavior, diet, and the care and welfare work carried out by AquaRio with these animals.

Disclaimer: This episode's audio was generated using AI, trained on Marcelo Szpilman's real voice. Marcelo recorded the original episode in Portuguese; the Spanish and English versions were translated and dubbed with his AI-cloned voice, not spoken by him live.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide/3164906 435cb1a6-959a-413e-b789-1c4252b77c29 100 full 19 19 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:02:18 GMT false true <![CDATA[20. Tunnel: A Dive Without Getting Wet]]> Get ready to cross the tunnel that runs through the Great Ocean Tank and experience the sensation of being underwater among the animals.

Take in the tank from every angle and enjoy this moment to observe, relax, and capture the experience in photos.

Disclaimer: This episode's audio was generated using AI, trained on Marcelo Szpilman's real voice. Marcelo recorded the original episode in Portuguese; the Spanish and English versions were translated and dubbed with his AI-cloned voice, not spoken by him live.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide/3164907 5169abbd-5b0c-4e58-8e02-e6b25a7f7467 56 full 20 20 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:02:50 GMT false true <![CDATA[21. Coral Gallery: The Forests of the Ocean]]> Discover why corals are animals and how they live in partnership with microscopic algae.

Learn about the importance of coral reefs to marine life, the impacts of climate change, and AquaRio’s work to reproduce and conserve these organisms.

Disclaimer: This episode's audio was generated using AI, trained on Marcelo Szpilman's real voice. Marcelo recorded the original episode in Portuguese; the Spanish and English versions were translated and dubbed with his AI-cloned voice, not spoken by him live.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide/3164908 d629509c-d42a-45a7-9e38-f4a8a301ab79 142 full 21 21 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:03:20 GMT false true <![CDATA[22. Great Ocean Tank: From the Bottom Looking Up]]> At the final viewing panel, the perspective changes completely.

From the second floor, look up at the enormous volume of water above you and experience the sensation of being on the ocean floor, looking toward the surface.

Disclaimer: This episode's audio was generated using AI, trained on Marcelo Szpilman's real voice. Marcelo recorded the original episode in Portuguese; the Spanish and English versions were translated and dubbed with his AI-cloned voice, not spoken by him live.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide/3164910 2a6634b7-5ce5-4d32-bbbf-1b542b20a646 28 full 22 22 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:03:54 GMT false true <![CDATA[23. Until Your Next Visit!]]> Before your journey comes to an end, discover a little more about AquaRio’s behind-the-scenes work and the daily care dedicated to water quality and animal welfare.

Take the knowledge from this experience with you, along with an invitation to respect and help conserve marine life.

Disclaimer: This episode's audio was generated using AI, trained on Marcelo Szpilman's real voice. Marcelo recorded the original episode in Portuguese; the Spanish and English versions were translated and dubbed with his AI-cloned voice, not spoken by him live.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/aquario-audioguide/3164911 bda90f2a-8b16-48b3-bf44-8f31a432f77c 96 full 23 23 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:04:42 GMT false true