Pilot whales becoming frequent sightings

Hi all!

This morning we went quite far out to find a large pod of Short Finned Pilot whales. There were estimated to be at least 50 individuals in this pod, including some large males with a very prominent and bulky dorsal fin, females and some calves. There were almost stationary, so calm as they usually are.

Then we found a small group of Atlantic spotted dolphins that eventually travelled a bit with us, as we speeded up our boat. We went on the way to something bigger…

Foraging dive of a sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus

At least 5 Sperm whales were waiting for us! 2 calves and several females were blowing all over the place. The calves even took a deep dive, showing their small flukes in the air. Join us for more of these fun and educational moments in nature!

Milou

About Milou

Milou is Marine Biologist, and was Marine Wildlife Guide at TERRA AZUL from 2010 to 2019. She is from Holland, and is passionate about being out in the ocean with wildlife, informing visitors, and collecting field imagery and data for local Cetaceans and Sea Turtles Research & Conservation projects.