December 24, 2023

18.12.2023 – Dolphin and Turtle

We had two nice encounters very close to the harbor today. A Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) showed itself to us before shyly diving into the depths. […]
December 22, 2023

15.12.2023 – Madeira’s Captivating Bottlenose Dolphins

Step into the captivating world of Madeira’s resident Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), where the azure waters play host to these charismatic beings. Picture this: sleek bodies […]
December 20, 2023

13.12.2023 – Towards the sun

Not everything went as planned during our afternoon tour at sea. A slight drizzle postponed our tour by about 20 minutes but as we drove out, […]
December 17, 2023

11.12.2023 – Bottlenose dolphins and their fishing farms adventures

Today, we ventured into a world where bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and the dazzling Dorada fish (Sparus aurata), create ripples in a complex aquatic dance. Imagine […]
December 14, 2023

08.12.2023 – “Coddiwomple”

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 13, 2023

07.12.2023 – Understanding more about bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales

Ahoy, ocean enthusiasts and wildlife aficionados! The vast seas have been brimming with excitement lately as sightings of two fascinating marine marvels, the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops […]
December 12, 2023

06.12.2023 – Bottlenose Dolphins’ Playful Display in Madeira’s Waters

In the waters off Madeira’s coast, an unforgettable spectacle awaited us on our whale watching adventure – an enchanting encounter with bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Their […]
December 9, 2023

02.12.2023 – Prey

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 8, 2023

01.12.2023 – Wind, dolphins and more dolphins!

Today was a day straight out of a marine enthusiast’s wildest dreams! As the sun cast its golden hues over the horizon, our shores were graced […]