April 16, 2025
Cetaceans have various physiological adaptations to their environment and a few of the most remarkable concern the largest organ of their body; their skin. Cetaceans live […]
April 1, 2025
I was used to seeing dolphins or whales almost every single day, so I never really understood what it would mean not seeing them for such […]
January 18, 2025
Today’s trips we were presented with the jumpy Striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba). These dolphins always make a performance when we are out at sea. They show […]
December 12, 2024
What a beautiful morning. Sometimes everything runs smoothly. Travelling on the Ribeira Brava, our wonderful traditional fishing boat, invites you to relax, to breathe out a […]
September 21, 2024
After accompanying a group of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) for a while, we were able to watch some local fishermen at work. Tourists usually only see […]
September 7, 2024
On our way out to see the Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis), a few Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) swam across our path. As suddenly as […]
August 29, 2024
If you’ve been on one of my tours and heard my opinion on the use of phrases like “ocean super highway” rather than Gulf Stream or […]
August 27, 2024
It’s a strange feeling at the moment, going out to sea, which is a bit gloomy and covered in smoke from the fire. Despite the difficult […]
August 26, 2024
It is only since May this year that I can call Madeira my home. Some people may call me a nomad, as I have been constantly […]