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
Sea
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
Azores: 4 reasons to visit
The Azores are internationally known for their islands of incomparable nature with breathtaking natural beauties. Find out 4 reasons to visit the archipelago. 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
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
The Portuguese man o’war
We've all heard about it and we've all seen the portuguese man o’war, both in the water and on the beach. 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
