Today we encountered 5 different whale and dolphin species

Today was another successful
day out on the ocean here in São Miguel. Throughout the day we encountered 5
different whale and dolphin species in a very calm ocean. In the morning we
started with a small group of striped dolphins, that included some really tiny
calves leaping out of the water. 

Next we had fin whales that were going on long
dives and hence unfortunately not so easy to watch, which happens sometimes
when working with nature. The common dolphins at the end of the morning more
than made up for it though, as they were very playful around our boats. 




In the
afternoon our different boats had different sightings, but with all of us
seeing both whales and dolphins. Some got to see two blue whales – a mother and
calf pair as well as common dolphins, while others got to see two very calm and
curious fin whales as well as Risso’s dolphins and common dolphins. 

At the end
of the day everyone saw whales and dolphins and we all felt lucky and pleased
by our encounters, which is the most important thing.