From the ocean
Whale and dolphin sightings from our trips around Madeira.
In November, as the ocean water starts to cool down, the number of marine mammal species passing through Madeira archipelago start to decrease as well... Week 48: From the 17th to the 23rd of November 2025 Sperm whale Physeter macrocephalus Blainv…
Read moreAfter a summer with lack of small fish around the island, let's see if this month some more baleen whales will pass by on their migration... Week 44: From the 27th tof October to the 2nd of November 2025 Striped dolphin Stenella coeruleoalba Atlan…
Read moreIt seems autumn is arriving earlier this year, as we've already had some rainy days. I'm curious to see if the cetaceans will also feel the change and start passing by Madeira soon. Week 39: From the 22nd to the 28th of September 2025 Short-finned…
Read moreWe've observed a rise in both sea and air temperatures this month, which may lead to a change in the number of cetacean species seen around Madeira. Also, there has been a shortage of small fish, like mackerel, around the island, which impacts the…
Read moreJuly started wind very strong winds, especially on the east side of Madeira which did not allow much whalewatching activity around there in the first week but in more protected sides of the island there were still good chances to spot these majest…
Read moreJune means summer and warmer air and ocean temperatures, which attracts some more cetacean species around Madeira archipelago! Week 26: From the 23rd to the 29th of June 2025 Sei whale Balaenoptera borealis Bryde's whale Balaenoptera edeni Sperm w…
Read moreFinally some spring weather arrived with May and also some smooth ocean to facilitate whale and dolphins encounters! May is usually good for cetaceans to pass by on their migratory routes, so let's see which ones will get close to Madeira! Week 22…
Read moreThere is a saying in Portuguese: "Em Abril, águas mil" which means 'in April thousands of water' and it seems 2025 is determined to prove that saying! So although most countries in Europe are already enjoying some spring weather, in Madeira winter…
Read moreMarch should be the beginning of spring but this year winter imposed itself and lasted longer... It was not easy to whalewatch this month due to the strong winds and rough ocean during many days of this month. Week 13: From the 24th to the 30th of…
Read moreAnother winter month which usually does not bring many cetacean species to the ocean around Madeira archipelago but...we never know! Week 9: From the 24th February to the 2nd of March 2025 Striped dolphin Stenella coeruleoalba Atlantic spotted dol…
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