August 22, 2024
The band the Stranglers once asked, “Whatever happened to all of the heroes?” It seems to be a trend in modern times that public figures are […]
August 15, 2024
We all need rest. From tiny Madeiran fire crests to gigantic elephants, sleep is essential. As whale watch guides, we can be obsessed with sleep; our […]
August 8, 2024
Ever heard of a Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres)? Rola do mar in Portuguese. A name that means turtledove of the sea and a name I find […]
August 7, 2024
A common question: which is the best boat? On days like today I get to find out working both Riberia Brava and Stenella in the same […]
August 4, 2024
So what did we see on today’s tours? Nothing special spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis). Nothing special, the most commonly cited species over the summer in Madeira, […]
August 1, 2024
The bodies of Blainville’s Beaked Whales (Mesoplodon densirostris) and other large cetaceans often house certain types of barnacles. On tours like this morning, where we see […]
July 28, 2024
One of our captains is known for describing Rough Toothed Dolphins (Steno brendanensis) as a classic car. This is specifically in comparison to bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops […]
July 25, 2024
On todays 17:00 Stenella they met (alongside other things) a Hammerhead shark (Sphyrna sp.). This has reminded me of the long-standing internet debate on whether shark […]
July 20, 2024
Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about speed. This is because of two facts. Firstly, I found out that flying fish reach a top speed of […]