Underwater Sounds by Lobosonda:
Sightings of Rough-toothed dolphins have been quite frequent during the last weeks. Spending more time as usual observing this particular species has given us a bit more insight on their daily routines. Whether simply resting at surface, socializing or hunting different species of fish, these dolphins have provided us with some truly memorable moments out at sea…
🎬 Daniel Jardim
Below by Lobosonda: ⚠️HANDLE WITH CAUTION⚠️
At first glimpse, the Oceanic puffer (Lagocephalus lagocephalus) doesn’t look like a fish that should swim in the open ocean. Some sightings of these clumsy looking fish are of dead specimens floating at surface, often victims of dolphin harassment. When threatened, Ocean puffers inflate and rely on their toxicity to be left alone.
🎬 Daniel Jardim
Underwater Sounds by Lobosonda: “No chance”
Surrounded by Rough-toothed dolphins releasing air bubbles and high pitched frequencies, these small dorados had no chance to escape…
🎬 Daniel Jardim
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Below by Lobosonda: “Makaira”
The Atlantic blue marlin (Makaira nigricans) uses its bill
to stun prey by slashing its head in a side-to-side motion, knocking them unconscious or fatally wounding them. Together with its formidable body evolved for rapid bursts of speed, this bill fish spreads pure panic to any potential prey….
🎬 Daniel Jardim
Below by Lobosonda: “Garfish on the menu”
Sightings of Short-beaked common dolphins have been more recurrent since the beginning of February. Although the groups are small and often very dispersed, we have already observed the dolphins acrobatic leaps while hunting shoals of garfish….
🎬 Daniel Jardim
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Underwater sounds by Lobosonda: “Bubbles”
Short-finned pilot whales like all species from the odontoceti sub-order produce “whistles” and “clicks” by using small but powerful organs located in their skulls. One of the key muscular structures called “monkey lips” also known as phonic lips, are responsible for manipulating air pressure and producing acoustic frequencies. All these anatomic features are hidden and invisible to the naked eye, the only visual give away are the small bubbles that we can observe flowing out of the blowhole…
🎬 Daniel Jardim
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Below by Lobosonda:
“Water Drag”
Retracting the pectoral flippers creates less drag and therefore less effort when cruising through the Ocean. On the other hand, when it comes to maneuverability these appendices act as rudders enabling these giants to make sharp turns when necessary…
🎬 Daniel Jardim
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Below by Lobosonda: “Continuous adaptation”
In a world of constant changes, continuous adaptation may well be one of the most important trades of organic life forms. Bottlenose dolphins as cetaceans are one of the most representative species when it comes to adapting to change, whether these are due to natural or antrophogenic changes in their habitat. Over the years we have witnessed some of these changes during our tours and are always surprised by how quick this species in particular adapts….
🎬 Daniel Jardim
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Below by Lobosonda: “Slow Mornings”
Logging or travelling slowly is the typical behaviour that we observe during trips especially in the morning…
🎬 Daniel Jardim
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Underwater Sounds by Lobosonda: “Summer absence”
Underwater Sounds by Lobosonda: “Summer absence”
It is with great happiness and enthusiasm that we have been having more regular sightings of the #atlanticspotteddolphin. Summer season may be over but we hope for more encounters with these noisy creatures before winter kicks in.
🎬 Daniel Jardim
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Underwater Sounds by Lobosonda: “Warm welcome”
The mating ritual in sperm whales is another evidence of their complex social structure. The breeding instinct of male sperm whale forces them to leave richer hunting grounds and migrate to lower and warmer latitudes. It is in these regions of the planet where clans consisting mainly of females, juveniles and calves await their arrival….
🎬 Daniel Jardim
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Below by Lobosonda: “Big head”
The head section can cover almost one third of a sperm whale’s body length. It contains an organ known as the spermaceti, which is filled with a whitish liquid substance that whalers back in the time mistook for whale sperm. Before fossil fuels, spermaceti oil was the main source of light in streets and homes….
🎬 Daniel Jardim
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Underwater Sounds by Lobosonda: “Lateral line”
To exploit their prey’s weakness, dolphins release bubble bursts and emit acoustic frequencies dolphins. In the case of fish, their lateral line sensory organ is suddenly bombarded with vibrations and pressure diferences, making them an easy catch for these expert hunters….
🎬 Daniel Jardim
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Below by Lobosonda: “Gutsy”
Adaptability as a sign of intelligence may well be one of the words that are intrinsically associated with bottlenose dolphins. Their willingness to explore the aquatic world is even more noticeable when playing with floating debris.
🎬Daniel Jardim
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Below by Lobosonda: “What the whale?!”
Below by Lobosonda: “What the whale?!”
Approaching baleen whales and successfully identifying the species comes always with a bit of luck. For the confirmation of a Sei whale (Baleonoptera borealis) we often look for the one ridged line located at the top of their heads and the arched lower jaw features….
🎬 Daniel Jardim
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Below by Lobosonda: “Disguised solitude”
Beaked whales spend most of their time in the deep, as marine mammals they are forced to come up to surface to breathe and display a very discreet behavior trying to remain unnoticed. Occasionally during our sightings it may happen that we only at first see a solitary beaked whale, like this male Blainville beaked-whale (Mesoplodon densirostriss), but the remaining specimens from this harem social structured group are always close by….
🎬 Daniel Jardim
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Below by Lobosonda: “Calm after the storm”
As spring progresses, days become longer and the expected South storms that hit volcanic islands like Madeira, bring with them a boost of precipitation. The excess rain water then flows back in to the Ocean and, with it, nutrients that will help create the basis for life to flourish in the oceanic waters surrounding our archipelago…
🎬 Daniel Jardim
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Below by Lobosonda: “Two sides of the coin”
Orcas are one of the most emblematic species worldwide. Much of this mass protagonism came from tv shows and perpetuated through live “orca shows” in the so called amusement parks. One of the main ways to trigger a general change of perspective towards the captivity of wildlife,particularly cetaceans, is through observing them in their natural habitat in a respectful way.
🎬 Daniel Jardim
For more info about this encounter you can check https://www.blog.lobosonda.com/25-04-2023-cultured-cetaceans/
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