13.05.2024 – Beauty and camouflage
May 21, 2024
15.05.2024 – Rare and impressive guests
May 23, 2024
This morning we had Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis). A small, beautiful species of dolphin that are very curious when in contact with the boat. They have a white beak tip. When the sun hits this white spot as they come up from bright blue, it almost looks like a shining star. We also encountered Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus).
These two species were also seen on our midday tour. Among the Bottlenose dolphins, an animal suddenly appeared between the waves. It approached the boat and disappeared again. But thanks to him, we found the rest of the group. Was he a messenger?
By Fatima Kutzschbach
Sightings of the day
Ribeira Brava
09:30 Atlantic spotted dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins
13:30 Atlantic spotted dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins
Stenella
09:30 Atlantic spotted dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins
13:30 Atlantic spotted dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins
16:00 Atlantic spotted dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, Risso dolphins
