Pico Azores a the most famous places on Earth to observe the whales.
24 different species of whales have been seen around the Azores island of Pico.
of Lajes do Pico from the company: . Espaço Talassa lda , this company describes Whale Watching on your website as follows:
In 1987, the last whale was caught in Lajes do Pico. Espaço Talassa was established in 1999 from the encounter between a former whaler "João Vigia" and the sailing ship "Serge Viallelle" which it has cast on the archipelago. Both share a passion for the sea in 1991 and called the project "dolphins, whales and men" is launched, the aim of protecting marine habitat and educating the public - the first project of its kind in the Azores. 1995 BOCA (Base d'Observation of the Açores CETAC) was the observation station of the cetaceans of the Azores, opened next to the port of Lajes Walfängermuseum / Pico. Here you will find information on the archipelago, and the cetaceans (whales and dolphins, also known as) living in the waters of the Azores, and also a specialized library, a video library, our observational data and statistics, and information about current research projects. We may also offer kayaks and mountain bikes and offer daily an introduction to the world of cetaceans. The local handicraft items we sell are manufactured from alternative materials and not from animal ivory. Admission is free. To locate the animals, our Boats equipped with underwater microphones, but mostly we rely here on the former whalers who hold to the "Vigia" said observation towers on the lookout. They give us information via radio regarding sighted whales and dolphins, their number, location and navigation conditions on the lake ... We owe our safety. The observation tower "Vigia da Queimada", which was closed in 1984 has, so in 1991, found its original function: looking out for the sperm whale, the king of the oceans. So we cover about 50 miles (80 km) from east to west and 20 miles (25 km) from north to south at a radius of 200 degrees. The observation tower of Queimada is the only island of the group with 2 levels - an ideal tool for the whale - and dolphin researchers. From May to October is the first floor, visitors, students and scientific communities who want to see animals in their natural habitat. The experienced observers from the second floor you are like me this advice and assistance. Quote from: espacotalasso.com Whale Watching at Espaço Talassa book: The booking address, see: Whale Watching at Espaço Talassa book.
In recent years, we often had encounters with the giants of the seas. The large baleen whales found between February and June in the waters around a Pico. In this period we see on some days three ways simultaneously seen in front of our boats, and sometimes we have seen seven species in a day. See also our review of the season beginning of 2003. Also it is worth the 2004 report and 2006. There is almost no greater experience than a 30-meter-long blue whale next to the boat to watch ... The baleen whales, which we know, plankton and krill are filtered out of the water attracted by huge food stocks, run up the ammittelatlantischen back. Therefore, they are found to the "big eat" before a Pico. And you can be there in the middle to study the behaviors of the animals and observing the largest creatures that ever lived on our planet. The blue whale is the largest animal that has ever existed on this earth. With a total length of 33 m to be larger than the largest dinosaurs. After all, it weighs up to 200 tons and therefore as much as 33 African elephants steppe. The humpback whale is the singer with the whales and the generally well-known whale. Distinctive are its prominent side flipper. He is a rorqual as his relative, the blue whale and is similar to the other members of the furrows whales in essential biological data. Interestingly, the outer stocking with barnacles and diatoms. The humpback whale is an enormous leaps known. Blue whales and humpback whales inhabit all oceans to the ice limits. Within this vast distribution area, they perform seasonal migrations over thousands of miles, they go by from March to June with us in the Azores. In the summer they stay in the nutrient-rich northern polar and marine areas, they spend the winter in the tropics and subtropics. In addition to the emigrants of the oceans at this time are the permanent residents of the Azorean waters to see. Sperm whale cows and calves are always in the temperate waters. Pilot whales and small whales are also possible sighting candidates, as sei whales, minke whales and Fin Whale. From the family of dolphins Risso's dolphins can be seen as bottlenose dolphins and common dolphins. Our trips to the whales are distributed to two weeks, since isolated cases of bad weather coming, can make the trips possible. Immerse yourself in the awakening from hibernation island. See the Pico - this time of year often still covered with snow - and admire the blooming Incenso that enveloped the island into a stunning sweet fragrance. We welcome you with the giants of the seas! Quote from: whales, Whale Watching at Pico dolphins.net Sports book: The booking address, see: Whale Watching at Pico Sport book.
Peter J. Orth
Azores holiday
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