02.05.2024 – Encounter with Marine Majesty

Today, our voyage into the Atlantic unveiled a royal procession of marine marvels. Among them were the spirited Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis), the graceful Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis), the enigmatic Blainville’s beaked whales (Mesoplodon densirostris), the elegant Striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba), and the charming Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus).

Our adventure commenced with the playful antics of the Atlantic spotted dolphins, their spots glinting like stars as they danced through the waves. The agile Common dolphins followed, showcasing their acrobatic prowess with every leap and twist.

Then, the ocean unveiled its secrets in the form of the elusive Blainville’s beaked whales, their majestic presence leaving us in awe. The Striped dolphins soon joined the symphony, their synchronized movements a testament to the ocean’s harmony.

And last but not least, the Bottlenose dolphins brought joy with their playful demeanor, reminding us of the boundless wonder that awaits beneath the waves.

As we bid farewell to our aquatic companions and turned homeward, we carried with us the memories of this extraordinary day—a day filled with encounters that left us humbled by the ocean’s majesty.

By Camila Dávila

Sightings of the day

Ribeira Brava

09:30 Common dolphins

13:30 Atlantic spotted dolphins, Common dolphins, Blainville’s beaked whales

Stenella

09:30 Common dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins

13:30 Bottlenose dolphins

16:00 Common dolphins, Striped dolphins, Atlantic spotted dolphins