On São Miguel Island, set off on the Ribeira Grande adventure. The north side has a lot to offer its visitors. Know what you can't miss. Read More
whale watching trips.
Risso's Dolphin
The Risso’s dolphin (Grampus griseus) is the smallest member of the subfamily Globicephalinae (Delphinidae). It is characterized by robust build and rounded head. Read More
Vila Franca do Campo: what not to miss
Vila Franca do Campo, on the island of São Miguel, is a wonderful municipality of unparalleled beauty. There are several attractions of this village. Get to know it. Read More
The Ilhéus das Cabras: Discover it on Terceira
On the south coast of Terceira Island there is a hidden gem: the Ilhéus das Cabras. This is one of the places you can’t miss. Find out why below. Read More
Summer in São Miguel: 3 unmissable adventures
Summer in São Miguel reserves new and exciting adventures for you every day! Enjoy having fun while exploring the island's verdant nature. Read More
Sperm whales’ photo-ID
When there is a need to understand a little more about the behavior and ecology of a species, it’s extremely important to be able to identify the different individuals of a certain group. Photo identification (or photo-ID) emerges to solve this problem. Read More
São Miguel: What you can’t miss in 2023
The island of São Miguel is a green paradise with breathtaking landscapes and a holiday destination with unique characteristics. Get to know it! Read More
Why are whales so massive and why do the biggest of them prey on such small animals?
Why are whales so gigantic? Being big in the ocean is a big advantage for various reasons. Read More
The Great Whales in the Fight against Climate Change
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
Sperm Whale Scale – Seán O’Callaghan’s PhD project for Picos de Aventura
My name is Seán O’Callaghan, and I am a PhD student based at the Marine and Freshwater Research Centre (MFRC) at the Altantic Technological University (ATU) in Galway in the west of Ireland. The focus of my PhD is the sperm whale. Read More
