January 22, 2026

# Construir o Futuro

November 2, 2025

Cooperative behaviour as a population-shaping factor in northern resident killer whales

Source https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th/id/OIP.9g_Fnl4Sp3X6E22Xbke6_gHaE8?pid=Api; on 29/10/2025 The northern resident killer whale (Orcinus orca) is an ecotype of orca in the northeastern North Pacific Ocean. They live off the […]
October 28, 2025

Meet Marion

Marion moved to Madeira in 2003 and has lived here ever since. In her first years on the island she worked as an Assistant Manager in […]
October 27, 2025

The story of crabs, sponges and sea anemones

Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/photos/916904?size=large Speaking about nature we often hear the words and phrases “Survival of the fittest”, “Competition” or “The larger eats the smaller”, but what if […]
September 22, 2025

Whale Wisdom

Image by CurisosityStream This newsletter’s film tip is about the cooperative behaviour of marine mammals. The documentary „Whale Wisdom“ by marine biologist and underwater filmmaker Rick […]
July 31, 2025

Chosen by the ocean

One well-known film that deals with the importance of indigenous people living at peace with the ocean is Disney’s “Moana”. The story is set in ancient […]
July 28, 2025

Indigenous knowledge systems

Indigenous knowledge systems are based on intergenerational observation, spiritual practice and a deep understanding of natural relationships. They offer a holistic perspective on ecosystems by emphasizing […]
July 28, 2025

Ocean Cultures: Northwest Coast Ecosystems and Indigenous Management Systems

The article “Ocean Cultures: Northwest Coast Ecosystems and Indigenous Management Systems” written by Darcy L. Mathews and Nancy J. Turner explains how the indigenous people of the […]
July 28, 2025

Meet Dalene

Dalene spent most her life in South Africa, (51 years in total!) before finally returning to her birth place Madeira in 2019. In South Africa, Dalene […]