October 25, 2023

Why marine mammals are climate sentinels

What actually is an climate or ecosystem sentinel ? It is something that indicates an ecosystem response to environmental changes and variability, that would have been […]
October 24, 2023

16.10.2023 – Two way street

The fascinating thing and absolutely entertaining thing about observing cetaceans is that, often, the feeling of curiosity and will to interact is mutual. Sometimes the animals […]
October 23, 2023

14.10.2023 –  Sperm Whales and resident Bottlenose Dolphins! 

Did you know that the waters surrounding Madeira Island hold a special allure for the magnificent Sperm Whales (Physeter macrocephalus)?  These ocean giants, known for their […]
October 21, 2023

13.10.2023 – Always something new

Even after over 18 years as a whale watching guide, you still experience something new. That’s what this work on the sea is like. We already […]
October 20, 2023

12.10.2023 – Tomorrow is another day

Our team did not have an easy time today at sea. The first contributing factor to this was simply the lack of cetaceans out on the […]
October 18, 2023

11.10.2023 – Bottlenose dolphins and their favourite feeding spot

Today’s tour was a little bit different than the others! Weather conditions were not in our favor but anyways we were able to spot some Bottlenose […]
October 17, 2023

10.10.2023 – Energy saving

This morning we met our lively Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis). As we approached them, they suddenly began to jump across the surface of the sea […]
October 16, 2023

09.10.2023 – “Poeira” pilots

Since days the dry Southeast wind has brought hot weather to the island along with a sandy mist made of suspended sand particles carried west from […]
October 14, 2023

06.10.2023 – Whales and wind

Did you know that Madeira is home to some of the most fascinating marine creatures? Let’s dive into the world of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and […]