May 31, 2019

17.05.2019 – What lies beneath

Our challenge at sea is that we never know what awaits us on the vast Atlantic Ocean but the eagle eyes of our crew, especially those […]
May 30, 2019

16.05.2019 – Seasonal shifts

The beautiful Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) decorated the waters of the Atlantic today during both our tours. These charismatic dolphins will soon migrate to cooler […]
May 29, 2019

15.05.2019 – Coastline update

Adapted for the execution of hydrography and oceanography surveys, the NRP Almirante Gago Coutinho (A523), has been on constant work along the South coastline between Ponta […]
May 28, 2019

14.05.2019 – Buddies

The wavy Atlantic seemed void of cetaceans as we set off aboard our traditional boat. While our guests bravely stomached the high swell under the early […]
May 27, 2019

13.05.2019 – The plastic challenge

There is no doubt; plastic is highly destructive for our oceans. It poisons, starves and suffocates marine life and is non-biodegradable, breaking down in time to […]
May 24, 2019

11.05.2019- The element of surprise

Under the guidance of our incredible spotter, Carlos, both guests and crew were able to enjoy magnificent sightings out on the Atlantic today. The day began […]
May 23, 2019

10.05.2019- Climate-(color)change

The guests on board our hot, sunny afternoon trip on the Ribeira Brava enjoyed sightings with two different groups of Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis). With […]
May 22, 2019

09.05.2019 – When Fin whales surf

The ocean was calm and the suns rays strong as we cruised away from the marina in Calheta out into the Atlantic. As we were heading […]
May 21, 2019

08.05.2019 – Surface action

Our day began on windy seas with an eventful sighting of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), that socialised amongst one another actively at the surface, entertaining all […]