January 16, 2019
All cetaceans are beautiful and a pleasure to observe in the wild but two species here in Madeira are especially ornamental during our time on the […]
January 15, 2019
We had a fantastic tour on our zodiac this afternoon and were welcomed by a large dispersed herd of Short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) travelling alongside […]
January 10, 2019
Pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus), which belong to the group of dolphins, are currently frequently seen in front of Madeira’s coast. So was too today! Various subgroups […]
January 9, 2019
After a very windy and rainy transition into the new year, the weather conditions finally settled slightly and allowed us to set out to sea today […]
January 7, 2019
Every boat needs a crew and every crew needs a captain. A leader is generally vital for the necessary coordination within groups, helping them collectively organize […]
January 4, 2019
Approaching the end of the 2018, most of the December sightings have been of Short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhyncus) and occasionally some groups of Bottlenose dolphins […]
January 2, 2019
Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), as we saw them with both boats this morning, are certainly amongst the most well-known dolphin species. For many, the movie “Flipper” […]
December 29, 2018
Today the ocean gave us a wintry sea with some waves, a bit more saltwater in our ears and fortunately also a curious Loggerhead turtle (Caretta […]
December 27, 2018
The slight drizzle and wet weather out on the Atlantic did not dampen our motivation to go out and find cetaceans. Our traditional boat was only […]