August 13, 2025
The ocean surrounding our island are teeming with life during the summer months. Stronger stratification of the water column decreases access to nutrients for deep sea […]
July 17, 2025
Today we could appreciate the biodiversity of marine life on the island of Madeira. From the cetacean side we could appreciate 2 species of beaked whales, […]
October 5, 2024
In the midst of high waves, the Risso dolphins (Grampus griseus) were quite hidden today. Unfortunately, they were not easy to see. It was definitely a […]
September 24, 2024
Four species in the morning. We had wonderful sightings with Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), Rough-toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis), Blainville’s beaked whales (Mesoplodon densirostris) and a monk […]
September 7, 2024
On our way out to see the Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis), a few Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) swam across our path. As suddenly as […]
September 3, 2024
Our Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) were busy catching their sashimi breakfast today. While the dolphins and the Cory’s shearwaters had the advantage, Flying fish had […]
August 19, 2024
Most of today’s sky was covered in clouds. Although you might have hoped for sunshine during your tour, an overcast day can be quite a relief. […]
August 3, 2024
The morning offered us a smooth sea and a calm, relaxed atmosphere. Two groups of Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) could be observed in different situations. […]
November 30, 2023
Today, something amazing unfolded off the shores of Madeira. It was a day where the ocean put on a show, treating everyone watching to a stunning […]