March 31, 2026
Today we came across the most unusual and beautiful gastropod (snails and slugs), the Bubble raft snail (Janthina janthina). With their mucus, they trap air bubbles, […]
March 30, 2026
You’re be surprised at how restricted human beings are in regards to their sensory hardware out at sea. As animals that primarily rely on vision, we […]
March 29, 2026
Rain and sunshine took turns today. The April weather seemed to be in a hurry and turned up as early as March. In the morning, there […]
March 28, 2026
Camacha, a village in the eastern part of Madeira, is renowned for its long-standing tradition of basket weaving and wickerwork. This craft is an important part […]
March 26, 2026
The laurel tree carries within its evergreen leaves the memory of sun, wind, and ancient times. Its botanical name, (Laurus nobilis), means “noble laurel” and that […]
March 24, 2026
After cancelling the morning tours due to bad weather, our afternoon guests were very lucky — they encountered a Mola mola, also known as the ocean […]
March 23, 2026
Our team has been seeing a lot of Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) and this is to be expected, considering that they are by far the […]
March 21, 2026
In the morning, we enjoyed a leisurely tour along the Ribeira Brava. Here and there, we spotted small groups of Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis). At […]
March 20, 2026
We have had so many Friday the 13ths in these last year and the superstitions are split into those associating the day with luck and those […]