February 17, 2026
Under the grey, overcast sky, we encountered a slumbering Monk seal (Monachus monachus) on our way out, who seemed to agree that it looked like a […]
February 16, 2026
Today we left the harbor heading west, setting course into the still strong swell. Our journey took us offshore into waters more than 3,000 meters deep. […]
February 14, 2026
Pico Ruivo, at 1,862 meters, is the highest mountain in Madeira and a prominent landmark of the island. It is located along the central mountain ridge, […]
February 12, 2026
The northeasterly trade winds play a decisive role in shaping Madeira’s climate and vegetation. These steady air currents are created by global wind and temperature patterns […]
February 10, 2026
Humpback whales are among the most fascinating marine mammals in the world, not only because of their size but also because of their complex hunting techniques. […]
February 8, 2026
The first known landing on Madeira took place in 1419 on the south coast of the island, most likely in what is now the Bay of […]
February 6, 2026
There was a window of opportunity to go out between the storms. We used this today to go out in search of marine mammals. Although our […]
February 4, 2026
The Fajãs on Madeira are fascinating geological formations, found mainly along the island’s steep coasts. The term “Fajã” originally comes from Portuguese and refers to flat […]
February 2, 2026
Madeira is located in the Atlantic Ocean, about 700 kilometers west of the Moroccan coast and roughly 1,000 kilometers southwest of Lisbon. Politically, the archipelago belongs […]