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Expedition Dates to be Announced
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The Azores, a group of nine Portuguese islands which form an archipelago in the mid-Atlantic Ocean, lie about 932 miles / 1,500 km from Lisbon and nearly 2,423 miles / 3,900 km from the east coast of America. Eight of the nine islands are volcanic in origin and are the tops of the tallest mountains on earth -- when measured from their underwater bases. Mount Pico, on Pico Island, reaches a height of 7,710 feet / 2,351 meters, making it the tallest in Portugal.
The Azores enjoy a moderate climate, with mild seasonal variations. Found in the Palearctic ecozone, the Azores are home to mild-weather broadleaf and mixed forests, as well as a wide varitey of plant species.
With more than 20 identified species of whales and dolphins along the coasts, the Azores are one the best diving experiences on the planet. Additionally, the environment of the archipelago is one of the best habitats for sperm whales in the world, practically guaranteeing an unforgetable whale experience.
Air temperatures vary between an average of 54° F / 12°C in winter and 77° F / 25°C in summer. Water temperature averages about 72° / 22°C all year.
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Sperm Whales : Social Evolution in the Ocean
(Paperback)
By Hal Whitehead
Famed in story as "the great leviathans," sperm whales are truly creatures of extremes. Giants among all whales, they also have the largest brains of any creature on Earth. Males can reach a length of sixty-two feet and can weigh upwards of fifty tons.
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Cetacean Societies : Field Studies of Dolphins and Whales
(Paperback)
By Janet Mann (Editor), Richard C. Connor (Editor), Peter L. Tyack (Editor), Hal Whitehead (Editor)
Cetacean Societies presents the first comprehensive synthesis and review of these new studies. Groups of chapters focus on the history of cetacean behavioral research and methodology; state-of-the-art reviews of information on four of the most-studied species: bottlenose dolphins, killer whales, sperm whales, and humpback whales; and summaries of major topics.
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Azores, 2nd: The Bradt Travel Guide
(Paperback)
By David Sayers
The Azores have aptly been described as the "Garden Islands" of the Atlantic, enjoying a warm climate and a multitude of species of flora and fauna. This second edition is still the only general travel guide to the Azores, and comprehensively covers all nine of the volcanic islands in this peaceful Portuguese group.
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Canary Islands - Azores - Madeira
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By Cartographia Kft (Editor)
Excellent travel map of individual islands printed on one side, with map of region. Reverse side contains index of place names. Mountains in shaded relief.
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