December 14, 2023
Today I learned a new English expression “Coddiwomple”. A guest told me that it comes from Old English and means to be on the move without […]
December 9, 2023
At the moment we often encounter the Short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus), which are off the coast of Madeira. Even though they eat various types of […]
December 5, 2023
It’s such an incredible pleasure to conduct whale-watching on an oceanic island like Madeira! Oceanic islands are the safe havens of the high seas, attracting different […]
December 4, 2023
Today we had two companions. Even when it seems as if we are alone at sea, we are accompanied by the eyes of our spotter Drumond. […]
December 2, 2023
All cetaceans are extremely social animals but few put this on full display during sightings like the members of the dolphin family! While larger delphinids, like […]
December 1, 2023
Everyone needs sleep. This rest phase is necessary so that the body can regenerate and process impressions. During sleep you not only recover, it is time […]
November 29, 2023
Our team did not have an easy time out last sea today and neither did our guests. We had strong east wind and quite a swell […]
November 25, 2023
One thing I’ve learnt in my time of working with cetaceans is that they love to chat. Communication is a huge part of their lives, especially […]
November 24, 2023
Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) are fascinating animals. They are perfectly adapted to the depths of the sea, after all they are able to dive down […]