November 23, 2021
Conditions were marvellous as we stout onto the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Only a slight breeze brushed the surface of the ocean while the visible swell added […]
November 18, 2021
Of all the cetaceans that visit the islands waters, False orcas (Pseudorca crassidens) definitely deliver the most explosive sightings. These incredibly fast close relatives of the […]
November 16, 2021
All cetaceans are social animals and this is especially true for toothed whales (Odontodeti). From the giant Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) up to the tiny and […]
November 15, 2021
The ocean is full of wonderful mysteries! Despite our incredible technological progress over the past decades we often find that one revelation simply leads to a […]
November 14, 2021
I’m not one to make a big deal about my birthday. After you turn 30, I suppose celebrating another year of getting older seems a little […]
November 12, 2021
The overcast sky didn’t bother our team or guests at all as we set off on to the Atlantic Ocean this morning. Our spotter soon called […]
November 11, 2021
Oh how we love our lovely Short finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus)! These peaceful yet powerful cetaceans can be admired all year round here in Madeira […]
November 5, 2021
We know relatively little about cetaceans or, at least, there is so much more to find out. Of course we know more about some species than […]
November 3, 2021
Our Ribeira Brava immediately set course after our spotters call this morning. Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) were foraging far offshore from our traditional boats namesake town, […]