September 29, 2020

22.09.2020 – Unbreakable bonds

Madeira happens to be an important habitat for one of the most charismatic cetaceans around, the Short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus). These gorgeous and gentle cetaceans […]
September 28, 2020

20.09.2020 – Acoustic fingerprint

The expanse of the southwestern waters seemed like a desert today and, although we kept a sharp eye on the activity of passing Bulwer’s Petrels (Bulweria […]
September 25, 2020

19.09.2020 – Residents & pelagics

The extensive exchange of information and being open to learning more about marine wildlife is an essential component in conducting responsible encounters out at sea. Our […]
September 24, 2020

16.09.2020 – Western winds

Our team was anticipating strong western winds during the afternoon so we decided to make the most of our morning at sea onboard our Ribeira Brava […]
September 23, 2020

15.09.2020 – Food for thought

We had a wonderful tour on the flat ocean this morning and managed to enjoy sightings with some curious Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) and a […]
September 22, 2020

12.09.2020 – Bittersweet alliances

Our work is truly rewarding. Not only do we have the absolute luxury of enjoying days out on the beautiful Atlantic, we also get to spend […]
September 21, 2020

11.09.2020 – Our responsibility

We saw two species today on our morning tour with our traditional fishing boat Ribeira Brava. The widely dispersed group of the Short-finned Pilot whales (Globicephala […]
September 19, 2020

10.09.2020 – Silver seas

Windy seas with a strong glare from the overcast sky aren’t exactly the perfect conditions for finding animals out at sea. On top of that, a […]
September 19, 2020

We have obtained our WCA certification!

Thanks to the support of our guests & the hard work of our team, Lobosonda was certified as a Responsible Whale & Dolphin Watching Tour Operator […]