February 4, 2025

30.01.2025 – 3 nm off Calheta

As soon as we left the harbour, our spotter told us that he had seen a jump 3 nm off Calheta. He guided us into the […]
February 3, 2025

29.01.2025 – A brief moment

Today we went out in rough seas. For a very brief moment we had a Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) close to the boat. Unfortunately, not all […]
February 2, 2025

28.01.2025 – Three

The swell was still very high today. Our fishing boat moved up and down through the sea. Our spotter led us first to Short-finned pilot whales […]
January 31, 2025

BWB – Adaptations to aquatic life

Marine mammals developed numerous anatomical and physiological features to survive in the water. Land legs became flippers or disappeared altogether. Whales and manatees developed flukes, while […]
January 29, 2025

24.01.2025 – Find and be found

This morning we were found by two Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). We were briefly checked out by them and they disappeared. The Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus […]
January 28, 2025

23.01.2025 – Rainbow rain and an unusual visit

The island looked spectacular from the sea. The mountains were covered in rainbow rain. Unfortunately, we didn’t see any animals. A guest told me about an […]
January 25, 2025

BWB – Such a sh!t

Whales, dolphins and seals play a central role in the marine ecosystem. They make a decisive contribution to the stability and health of the oceans. The […]
January 23, 2025

18.01.2025 – The calm before the storm

The sea was wonderfully smooth today, like a silk scarf wrapped in grey by the clouds, it lay there peacefully. With such marine peacefulness, who would […]
January 22, 2025

17.01.2025 – Close to mum’s side

Adapted to the cold wind, we encountered our winter dolphins today. Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) prefer colder waters. For us, winter means the chance to […]