It pays to keep an eye on the little things during our tours. After all, Skjálfandi Bay is home to much more than whales and dolphins. Today, we are putting the spotlight on a different kind of sea lion, the Lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata).
A humpback whale breach. Powerful, spectacular, and still full of mystery. Scientists are yet to fully understand why whales perform this behaviour, making every breach even more fascinating.
Interspecies interactions are some of the most fascinating things we can observe in the wild. Simple words, yet they open the door to complex questions about social behaviour, learning, and cetacean culture.
As the puffins' nesting season progresses, one of the busiest times of the year has begun for the parents. The chicks, or so-called pufflings, have hatched and are already a few weeks old, demanding plenty of fresh fish every single day.
This is a question we get very often, and rightly so. After all, most of us tend to avoid going out when the weather turns rough. Some land animals will also take shelter during thunderstorms or particularly windy days.
The wait is over – our very first scheduled 06:45 Early Morning GG1 Whale Watching tour departed today! With the soft light of the early morning shining over Skjálfandi Bay, calm waters, fresh sea air, and the bay slowly waking up, it was a magical way to start the day—and the perfect time to scout the bay for signs of whales.
Last month, during one of our evening sunset tours, we had a really special encounter. Seeing a baby blue whale is one of the rarest things we can see here in the bay, and maybe one of the rarest whale-watching encounters in general.
As our recent post has mentioned, the end of June has been incredibly busy here in Skjálfandi Bay, with many humpback whales staying between the 22nd and 26th of June. During our evening tour on the 24th, we witnessed something truly fascinating that deserves a closer look.
Hey, did you see me? No? Too slow! How about another round of hide-and-seek? Wait, what – did you just call me a dolphin? Dear human being, I AM NOT A DOLPHIN - I’m the elusive HARBOUR PORPOISE! Just look at me: a rounded head, a short mouth, and a small curved dorsal fin.
Whales are "conscious breathers", meaning they must actively control every breath they take. Unlike humans and most other land mammals, they cannot rely on automatic breathing. Instead, breathing is under voluntary control of the central nervous system (CNS).
