Our oceans are among the systems most affected by Climate Change. With rising of carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations, rising temperatures, and acidification increase (due to the oxygen (O2) drop), sea levels have risen, leading to an increased risk of flooding in coastal communities, inducing other types of impacts. Read More
Author Archives: Biólogo
Cory's shearwater
Who has never heard of the famous shearwaters? Perhaps the best known bird by the Azorean people and certainly the most emblematic of the archipelago! Read More
The Common Dolphin
The common dolphin has been a punctual presence in our trips. Come learn a little bit more about this species with us! Read More
Cetaceans: The importance of lookouts and seabirds for their sighting
Anyone who has done whale and dolphin watching trips or is curious about the subject, must have heard the term “lookout” or “watchman”. Read More
Picoslogia
Since its beginning in 2002, Picos de Aventura has ensured that each one of its activities is enriched with knowledge and awareness of the Nature conservation. Read More
Do we have 1 or 2 types of bottlenose dolphins in the Azores?
Bottlenose dolphins have a worldwide distribution, occupying different types of habitats, and so, for that reason, they acquire a considerable morphological variation. Read More
April, a surprising month!
The month of April was also a month in which our resident dolphins, the Bottlenose and the Common dolphin, accompanied us in all our trips to the sea. Read More
March sightings
In March there were days marked by bad weather and other days marked by excellent sightings! The species that we saw the most were the common dolphins that were present in all our trips... Read More
Swimming with Dolphins Guidelines
Unique and unforgettable experience, that's how we can describe this activity. As swimming takes place on the high seas, the interaction is carried out with wild animals, in harmony in their habitat. Picos de Aventura seeks to provide an incredible activity, but always in compliance with the rules and with maximum respect for animals... Read More
World Water Day
On March 22, we celebrate World Water Day, proclaimed through a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly, on December 22, 1992. The purpose of this day is to raise awereness with political leaders and society to the conservation of this asset... Read More
