The dive of a Sperm whale is one of the most remarkable processes in the animal kingdom. Sperm whales are the largest toothed whales on Earth […]

Volcanic pools are among the most well-known natural formations on Madeira and other volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean. They are created through the interaction of […]

Common dolphins are actually the most abundant dolphin species in the world, with about six million individuals across all oceans. Since the 1990s, there have been […]

For baleen whales (Mysticete’s) like humpback, minke, fin, and blue whales, one of the most surprising ways to tell their age is by looking inside their […]

Madeira is located in the North Atlantic, about 700 kilometers west of Morocco, and is characterised by a subtropical, ocean-influenced climate. The island’s position in the […]

Camacha, a village in the eastern part of Madeira, is renowned for its long-standing tradition of basket weaving and wickerwork. This craft is an important part […]

The laurel tree carries within its evergreen leaves the memory of sun, wind, and ancient times. Its botanical name, (Laurus nobilis), means “noble laurel” and that […]

Have you ever wondered what that long line is that stretches along the flank of a fishes body? It seems to be just another morphological feature […]

Madeira is located in the North Atlantic in a geologically active region shaped by the movement of tectonic plates. The island itself was formed by volcanic […]