The name « Whale Shark » refers to the fish’s size and its filter feeding strategy that is common also to baleen whales. They are…
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The Sicklefin devil ray (Mobula tarapacana) is one of the lesser-known Mobula species. The Azores Islands are one of the best areas to observe…
Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of WHALEZONE.TV, which is now available on our blog! In this episode, our Marine Biologist Vanessa explains…
Loggerhead Sea turtles are named for their exceptionally large head with heavy strong jaws. In the Azores, juveniles loggerhead turtles are mostly found in…
Leatherback Sea Turtles are the largest of all living turtles. In the Azores, they are usually seen solitary in the open ocean. Due to…
The Green Sea Tutle’s name derives from the green fat that is found under their carapace. In some areas in the Pacific, the Green…
Sperm whale’s (Physeter macrocephalus) Spermaceti, an organ that allows the whales to dive in the depths of the ocean to find their…
One of the things I enjoy the most about the ocean is that every single day you find unique beauty all around. So check…
