September 28, 2024

20.09.2024 – As far as Porto Moniz

Today there were different species of dolphin on the first two tours. In the morning we were lucky enough to see three species, happy Atlantic spotted […]
September 27, 2024

19.09.2024 – The Millers

What would you think if I said – “We’ve seen the Millers today!” – Someone famous from the island? Someone who’s taking care of the island’s […]
September 26, 2024

18.09.2024 – Little Brother

Once upon a time, some 8 million years ago, there lived a giant. Not a human one, no. He didn’t carry the world on his shoulders, […]
September 25, 2024

17.09.2024 – Hitchhikers, part 2

I admit, the following blog might not be for everyone. I want to show you some insights about some smaller animals that swim alongside some of […]
September 24, 2024

16.09.2024 – In unfamiliar waters

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 23, 2024

15.09.2024 – Eyes wide shut

It is a very, very special moment when dolphins or whales decide to be curious towards vessels. Sometimes they might swim on the bow, sometimes even […]
September 22, 2024

14.09.2024 – “Cetymology”

Have you ever wondered where the name of your favourite Cetacean comes from? In modern English, we tend to get these names from one of three […]
September 21, 2024

13.09.2024 – Deep sea inhabitants

After accompanying a group of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) for a while, we were able to watch some local fishermen at work. Tourists usually only see […]
September 20, 2024

12.02.2024 – World Dolphin Day

For us at Lobosonda, every day is a Dolphin day. We adore these beautiful, social and intelligent marine mammals and can call us lucky enough to […]