Interesting project that leads us to reflect on the reutilization of the waste we produce. 5 stars!

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The following pictures were taken by Justin Hart from CWAzores. Many thanks Justito!

Rumo à Baía das Ribeiras / Heading to the bay of Ribeiras

Roazes no Norte do Pico / Bottlenose Dolphins, North of Pico

Here are some photos of baleen whales

Fotos / Photos: Filipa Carvalho

Sofia, one of our marine biologists, has returned to Faial, following a well deserved holidayon the portuguese mainland. And seemingly, she returned more willing than ever! Welcome Sofia!

Ana Sofia

We are a bit behind, but in the following days we will bring forward our trips and sightings since Easter. See you!

This post comes a few days later, but has been a fantastic week! With a few more trips and good weather, there are more news to share. To earlier sightings, we’ve collected on March 31, sperm whales, bottlenose dolphins, common dolphins and risso´s. This time south Pico was the direction, the area of Queimada / Lajes. Excellent family of sperm whales, with some calfs in the area, about 5 miles from the coast. Close to S. Mateus coast were the dolphins and risso´s. Already in the area of Espartel / Channel we saw a large group of bottlenose dolphins. The next day, April 1, trip with the same similar sightings, practically in the same areas, although we had information that there were sperm whales in the northern area of Faial – Espalhafatos. The Ester surprise was in store for 2 days, when it appeared, right on the coast of Pico, S. Mateus, a small family of Orcas. Yes, Orcas! Only 4 individuals, 1 male and 3 females, with a behavior somewhat elusive, but still have an air of grace, tail flaping and showing the “belly”.

Nascer do Sol / Sunrise - Horta

Apenas podemos desejar que a época continue assim! Resta agradecer aos nossos amigos Pedro “Torrão” Machado e ao Leonel Gonçalves pela colaboração, aos nossos Vigias Martins, Antero e Carlos, e aos nossos colegas do Pico, Michael, Enrico e Dania!

We can only wish that our season continues like this! We need to thank our friends Pedro “Torrão” Machado and Leonel Gonçalves for their help and cooperation, our “Vigias” (lookouts) Vigias Martins, Antero and Carlos, and our colleagues from Pico, Michael, Enrico and Dania! 

PF

As fotos foram tiradas pela nossa amiga Rafaela Moniz. A ela, obrigado!

Amanhã há mais!

PS: E então Susana, já marcaste passagem?

PF

Baleia Comum

Baleia Azul e Baleia Comum

Moleiros / Golfinhos de Risso / Grampos

Este dia foi especial por vários motivos, começando por uma senhora belga de 89 anos, que fez questão de ir sentada no banco da frente para poder ver melhor, 3 casais (italianos e holandeses) passando pela variedade de espécies que avistámos (cachalotes, baleias-de-bico-de-garrafa ou grampas, golfinhos comuns e pintados) terminando na diversão pura proporcionada por 3 clientes que se tornaram amigos: Susana, Vitorino e Pedro.

Eles enviaram estas fotos que se seguem. Foi daquelas viagens fantásticas, o tempo não estava mau, mas havia um pouco de vento e vaga, que não ajudava na observação. Ficaram pouco tempo mas deixaram saudades!

Whenever we make a sea trip to watch whales and/or dolphins, we experience some things that aren’t easy to forget.

This was a special day for several reasons but particularly interesting because we had an 89 year old enthusiastic lady seating at the front to make sure she wouldn’t miss a thing! And there were and also three very nice couples, Italian and Dutch.

First of all, the variety of species we were able to see on this day (sperm whales, beaked whales, common dolphins and spotted dolphins!) was nothing short of spectacular! Three of our clients became friends during this trip and were huge entertainers for the rest of the visitors. A great experience is simply all we like to provide, and everyone was really happy.

Thank you Susana, Vitorino and Pedro for sending us these fantastic pictures! Although you didn’t stay with us long, we will surely miss you guys!