January 18, 2019

11.01.2019 – Atlantic spotted friends

It is simply the most rewarding feeling to finally find cetaceans after seaching far and wide. As we were covering the waters west of Calheta, our […]
January 17, 2019

10.01.2019 – Dynamic duo

The Atlantic gave us a warm welcome on placid waters this morning with large groups of our dynamic duo here in Madeira; Short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala […]
January 16, 2019

09.01.2019 – Oceanic ornaments

All cetaceans are beautiful and a pleasure to observe in the wild but two species here in Madeira are especially ornamental during our time on the […]
January 15, 2019

08.01.2019 – Happy hunting

We had a fantastic tour on our zodiac this afternoon and were welcomed by a large dispersed herd of Short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) travelling alongside […]
January 14, 2019

Masters of the survival between the elements

In addition to potentially whales and/or dolphins there is also a chance to see “special guests” on our tours through the wide blue of the Atlantic […]
January 11, 2019

05.01.2019 – Sandy sightings

Today was a particularly interesting day for the Lobosonda team. The crew and guests had to withstand rather gusty conditions out at sea which made it […]
January 10, 2019

04.01.2019 – Whistles – grunts – calls – clicks

Pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus), which belong to the group of dolphins, are currently frequently seen in front of Madeira’s coast. So was too today! Various subgroups […]
January 9, 2019

03.01.2019 – Hopeful beginnings

After a very windy and rainy transition into the new year, the weather conditions finally settled slightly and allowed us to set out to sea today […]
January 8, 2019

Vulnerable predators

On the 9th of September this summer two tiny dead hammerhead sharks were found on the rocky shoreline in Porto da Cruz on Madeira’s North-Eastern coast. […]