The magic of the waters of the Azores: For some time now, the Azores have been recognized as one of the best destinations in Europe for the observation of cetaceans and other animals. In addition to … Read More
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Steve Geelhoed – A visit to Picos de Aventura
Last July we had the pleasure of welcoming with us E. Steve Geelhoed, founder and currently one of the main researchers in seabirds and marine mammals at the Wageningen Marine Research Center in the Netherlands. I leave you… Read More
Echolocation: What is it?
Echolocation: system that allows navigation and finding prey. Teethed cetaceans are animals that feed mainly on fish and squid, echolocation. As they are in an environment that may have reduced visibility, these marine mammals use a … Read More
Summer has arrived and with it also came the Spotted Dolphins!!
During our trips to sea in the last few weeks we have seen a species of dolphin that is not always present in our waters. These are called Painted Dolphins (Stenella frontalis) and have a preference for the more … Read More
Flying over the sea
When talking about seabirds, only one bird usually comes to mind: the seagull. Overall, we can say that most people are unaware of the diversity of birds that… Read More
World's Turtle Day
Today is World Turtle Day!! So we would like to share with you some facts about these wonderful animals. Did you know that there are only 7 species of sea turtles and in the Azores we can see 5? Yes, it's true, the Azores are not only … Read More
Marine litter: Another resident species!
During our trips to the sea, we managed to see many species of animals. But unfortunately, we also found a huge amount of rubbish. Although it can be made up of any type of material, about 70% of the marine litter found… Read More
Our giants of the sea: Blue Whales
The Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is the largest animal in the world, reaching up to 33 meters in length and weighing up to 180 tons! Despite their bluish gray coloration, these giants of the sea are known as Whales… Read More
Two unforgettable weeks!!
A calm sea, a spring sun and the arrival in force of our much admired Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus)!! It was without a doubt two unforgettable weeks. We were excited when it started… Read More
Our faithful companions: Common Dolphins!
Whether it is rainy or sunny, almost every time we go out we have the pleasure of spotting these colorful animals! Able to reach up to 2.70 meters and 200 kg per individual, these species (Delphinus delphis) have a gray/dark brown color, … Read More
