Sergio Loppel is a photographer and documentarist. He developed an interest in underwater photography at the end of the 1950s and in a short time became one of the most appreciated photographers of the marine environment. In 1974 he founded and promoted the "˜Committee for the protection of the sea bed of the Promontory of Portofino', which gave life to the ideas that resulted in the creation of the present Marine Reserve. For a long time now, he has been involved in the spreading of photography, by experimenting with different techniques and artistic solutions, which has made him achieve numerous awards at international level.