Dr. Luis Neves, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice-President, Marine Zoological Operations at S.E.A. Aquarium, Singapore
Dr. Luis Carlos Neves has been working in the field of zoos and aquariums for over 2 decades and is a strong advocate of their role in global environmental education and conservation. He believes that conservation-driven zoological institutions have an essential role to play in today’s society, being uniquely equipped to emotionally connect people and nature, inspiring them to better understand, respect and protect wildlife and wild places, and adopt a more sustainable way of life. They are also conservation powerhouses, with the ability to meaningfully contribute to the conservation cycle within the One-plan approach to saving species and habitats.
A veterinarian clinical pathologist by training, Dr. Neves has taken multiple senior management roles in some of the most recognized zoological institutions in the world and is currently the AVP for Marine Zoological Operations at S.E.A. Aquarium in Singapore, where he oversees Animal Care, Veterinary, Education, Conservation and Science as well as Operations.
Session 10 by Luis Neves, PhD – Saving our Planet Water: It’s Everyone’s Responsibility
The concept of zoological institutions – zoos and aquariums – has evolved tremendously over the years. Today’s modern institutions serve an essential role in society serving as hubs for conservation, environmental advocacy and assurance arks for species. They work in tandem with other like-minded partners to achieve maximum impact by their conservation, research and outreach actions.
