Madeira · Atlantic Ocean
A closer look at the marine life around our island. Species, stories, and sightings from the waters of Madeira.
September is usually a good month for some big cetaceans to pass by Madeira though with ocean temperature higher than normal we never know what we will get... Week 38: From the 14th to the 20th of September 22026 Short-finned pilot whale Globiceph…
Read moreAs both air and ocean temperatures rise, there is growing unease among the ones that truly care for and respect Nature... Week 35: From the 24th to the 30th of August 2026 Striped dolphin Stenella coeruleoalba Atlantic spotted dolphin Stenella fro…
Read moreIt is getting scary the high temperatures all around the planet and the consequences it might bring to all creatures... Cetaceans will also suffer from it as the ocean temperature is also increasing significantly. So we keep track of which species…
Read moreJune started quite windy in the East and Eest tips of Madeira which makes it difficult to spot the sea mammals in rough ocean... But the second half of June has been much calmer allowing some great whalewatching experiences! Week 26: From the 22nd…
Read moreMay... the force of nature be with you! May is a powerful month in terms of nature as one can feel that Spring has settled in - birds displaying, flowers blooming and more ocean creatures coming to life! Week 22: From the 25th to the 31st of May 2…
Read moreThis website is developed by Wind Birds' company as a contribute to the knowledge and conservation of whales and dolphins species around the Madeira archipelago and to promote whale watching in a sustainable way. 26 species of cetaceans are confir…
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