January 27, 2026

20.01.2026 – Unusual visitor

In addition to our more common recent sightings, such as Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), we observed Atlantic puffins (Fratercula arctica) today and yesterday as well. These […]
January 26, 2026

19.01.2026 – Afternoon reunion

Both our boats set out onto a sunny and warm ocean this afternoon, where we were finally reunited with some frequent but also some surprise visitors […]
January 21, 2026

14.01.2025 – Changing oceans

Life on the ocean isn’t easy, a constant rush for survival. For prey this means escaping from predators and for predators it means finding prey….which can […]
January 15, 2026

08.01.2026 – Go with the flow

The ocean is full of wonders and many of them are carried along currents, while others are indirectly dependent on these physical forces of the ocean. […]
January 14, 2026

07.01.2026 – Winter guests are here

Today we saw a pod of Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) and this means our winter dolphins are finally here around Madeira. It was a bit […]
January 13, 2026

06.01.2026 – Winter sea

The winter sea is colorful. Depending on the sky, the waves change from gray to blue. The play of colors can be quite rapid. Suddenly, the […]
January 7, 2026

31.12.2025 – Out of Sight

Today on the last day of the year we tried to do the last trips of 2025. The problem was only that the weather conditions were […]
January 6, 2026

30.12.2025 – Before is after

After the storm is before the storm, seems to be the motto right now. But that’s how it is. Island life means making the best of […]
January 5, 2026

29.12.2025 – Sailing voyage

Our Ribeira Brava in the past was a sailing vessel and sailing has been around now for millennia here on earth, but the principle of sailing […]