August 29, 2026
Today the ocean was beautiful but choppy and it made the spotter’s job more difficult, with the wind picking up in the morning and creating more […]
August 28, 2026
Despite the gloomy weather, the Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis), also known as “spotties”, stole the show. There were so many of them around that it […]
August 27, 2026
“How do they drink if they are surrounded by seawater all the time?” This was a question I was asked on todays tour and it’s actually […]
August 26, 2026
Early afternoon, guests had a nice surprise of encountering a rare species : the Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus). In Portuguese, it is known as “Lobo-marinho” […]
August 25, 2026
Today’s trips were all about Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis), and what a day it was! Our guests were treated to some fantastic encounters as these […]
August 24, 2026
Today, after a long time, I had the pleasure of leading two tours again on our beautiful traditional boat, the Ribeira Brava. I must confess, I […]
August 23, 2026
Today was another unforgettable day out on the Atlantic, with encounters that reminded us once again just how incredible the marine life around Madeira can be. […]
August 22, 2026
This Saturday, the wind picked up in the afternoon, and we got some choppy ocean. Wind and swell make it more difficult to spot cetaceans as […]
August 21, 2026
Over the past fifteen years, I have shared a great deal of information on this blog, tried to raise awareness about protecting these wonderful marine mammals, […]