|20250227| Blue Whales, Dolphins & a Sea Turtle in South of Faial!
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Our morning adventure started strong with sightings of the majestic and migratory Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus), the largest animal on Earth. As we cruised along, we also encountered Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) and Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), both of which are resident species in our waters. But the real surprise of the morning? A baby Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta)! These turtles are migratory travelers, making this sighting extra special.
The afternoon tour brought another chance to witness the breathtaking presence of Blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus). We were also greeted once again by pods of Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) and Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), both resident species in Portugal! The experience of seeing these magnificent marine animals up close was nothing short of magical.
Every trip brings new surprises, and we can’t wait for the next adventure! Stay tuned for more updates.
We hope you enjoyed your trip & see you again on another opportunity!
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