October 31, 2023

24.10.2023 – Dolphins Bring Joy to Madeira After the Storm

After a big storm in Madeira, something special happened. Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) came out to play in the sea. It was a happy sight for […]
October 30, 2023

BWB – Understanding Wildfires in Madeira Island and How We Can Help

Nestled in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, Madeira Island boosts with stunning landscapes, lush forests, and vibrant flora and fauna. However, this natural paradise faces […]
October 27, 2023

It’s baby season in the Atlantic!

In the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, a remarkable adventure unfolds. This spring beep beneath the surface, sperm whales embark on an extraordinary pregnancy journey that […]
October 26, 2023

18.10.2023 – Sashimi MacDonald

A strong swell accompanied us on all tours today. The sea had calmed down very little from yesterday. But today we could go out to sea. […]
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 […]