Futurismo Biologists TeamIn April, we had 20 successful days out at sea, and we were lucky to spot 10 different species of cetaceans in the Azorean waters.
The most sighted species of the month was the common dolphin, with a sighting rate of 95%. This species has been consistently the most spotted one over the last months, and it seems to be a popular sight in the Azores.
The bottlenose dolphin, another resident species in the Azores, came in second place with an 80% sighting rate. This species is also a favorite among our clients, and it’s not hard to see why. The playful behavior and their interest in the boats.
Sperm whales, the iconic species of the Azores, held the third place in the podium. We were able to spot them on 60% of the days we went out to the sea. This resident whale species is always a highlight of our tours, and we were thrilled to see them so often this month.
Migratory species are still around, and we were able to spot the magnificent blue whale and sei whale almost half of the days we went out to the sea. These amazing creatures are always a sight to behold, and we consider ourselves lucky to be able to see them every year, even if it’s not all the months.
We also had some one-time sightings this month, including the second-largest animal in the world, the fin whale, the most acrobatic of all baleen whales – humpback whale, an oceanic dolphin that we don’t see so often, the striped dolphins; and two species of blackfish, the orcas and the false killer whales.
Overall, the high biodiversity of the Azorean waters was on full display this month, and we can’t wait to see what May will bring.
Futurismo Biologists Team
Sandrina Rodrigues
