July 29, 2021
We all search for them, those islands in the sun. In Madeira the cloudless sunny skies and crystal clear waters associated with those dreamy islands are […]
July 28, 2021
Dolphins behave very differently. Some are naturally more reserved in contact with people. When encountering Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), both can be possible, close contact or […]
July 26, 2021
Today the Atlantic was brimming with cetacean activity and most of the action took place in the waters further west of Calheta, between Jardim do Mar […]
July 23, 2021
This morning (almost) everything seemed to be at rest. Just out of the harbor, we discovered a monk seal (Monachus monachus), which was resting lazily on […]
July 22, 2021
How spectacular! I sure did not expect to have such an enjoyable tour this afternoon despite the fantastic sightings that the rest of our crew had […]
July 20, 2021
The behavior of the Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) was somewhat different today. We know them interactively and always in a surfing mood. But on this […]
July 18, 2021
As generous as she can be, the Atlantic Ocean does not always make things easy for our team at sea. Todays Northeast wind, a wind direction […]
July 17, 2021
Enthusiasm spread on board the Ribeira Brava today. As we left the harbor, a flying fish (Cheilopogon melanurus) sailed across the smooth, blue surface of the […]
July 16, 2021
The deep seascape surrounding Madeira is nothing short of spectacular and can often be imagined as a mirror image of the impressive landscape of the island […]