September 25, 2024

17.09.2024 – Hitchhikers, part 2

I admit, the following blog might not be for everyone. I want to show you some insights about some smaller animals that swim alongside some of […]
September 24, 2024

16.09.2024 – In unfamiliar waters

Four species in the morning. We had wonderful sightings with Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), Rough-toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis), Blainville’s beaked whales (Mesoplodon densirostris) and a monk […]
September 23, 2024

15.09.2024 – Eyes wide shut

It is a very, very special moment when dolphins or whales decide to be curious towards vessels. Sometimes they might swim on the bow, sometimes even […]
September 22, 2024

14.09.2024 – “Cetymology”

Have you ever wondered where the name of your favourite Cetacean comes from? In modern English, we tend to get these names from one of three […]
September 21, 2024

13.09.2024 – Deep sea inhabitants

After accompanying a group of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) for a while, we were able to watch some local fishermen at work. Tourists usually only see […]
September 20, 2024

12.02.2024 – World Dolphin Day

For us at Lobosonda, every day is a Dolphin day. We adore these beautiful, social and intelligent marine mammals and can call us lucky enough to […]
September 19, 2024

11.09.2024 – Peek-a-boo!

I sometimes feel that the dolphins and whales which we encounter at sea are just as curious about us as we are about them. Recently, we […]
September 18, 2024

10.09.2024 – A Game of Two Halves

It’s a classic saying when things don’t quite go your way. “We’re five nil down at halftime, and they’re bringing on their reserve striker, who’s literally […]
September 17, 2024

09.09.2024 – Marine women day

Today was one of those special, fantastic, great experiences at sea. A smooth sea, resting animals, no other boat in the vicinity. But as if that […]