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 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 […]
December 5, 2023

28.11.2023 – Safe havens of the high seas

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

27.11.2023 – Companions

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 1, 2023

24.11.2023 – Oceanic sleepyheads

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 30, 2023

23.11.2023 – A majestic Thursday

Today, something amazing unfolded off the shores of Madeira. It was a day where the ocean put on a show, treating everyone watching to a stunning […]
November 25, 2023

18.11.2023 – Silent gatherings

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 […]