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
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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
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 islet of Vila Franca do Campo
On the green island of São Miguel there is a natural treasure in its sea: the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, also known as the Princess Ring. 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
February sightings
When we think about the month of February, we certainly imagine a few days of rough sea and only some diversity of species. However, this month brought us many surprises... Read More
