Dear friend
Two weeks dedicated to endangered species and rare representatives of the animal kingdom is what the next Mystic Blue project is all about.
Starting on the 16th of September, Tahita will set course for an area of depths up to 2,000m in the west Ionian Sea, at a place where sperm whales Physeter macrocephalusgather to forage the giant squid.
The biologist in our team, Dr Panayiotis Pafilis, has chosen the islands where we'll be anchoring in between our whale spotting in accordance to the uniqueness of their wildlife...
The biologist in our team, Dr Panayiotis Pafilis, has chosen the islands where we'll be anchoring in between our whale spotting in accordance to the uniqueness of their wildlife. He'll introduce you to a variety of species like lizards, marine invertebrates, terrestrial and flying insects, bats, small rodents, marine mammals as well as the local way of life.
You're welcome to join us and participate in our project either for one or two weeks.
Week 1: Corfu to Cephalonia, 16 - 22 September
With the first light we sail for the capital city of Greek windsurfers, Vasiliki, in the southernmost edge of Leukada Island. But our voyage today is quite special: following an arch-line bearing in the depth line of 2000 meters we will attempt to watch the biggest of all the Mediterranean dwellers, the sperm-whale (Physeter macrocephalus). Seeking their food that is consisting almost entirely on giant squids (which are abundant thanks to the rich in nutrients waters of the region), sperm whales are common visitors in this corner of the Mediterranean...
Week 2: Cephalonia to Pylos, 23 - 29 September
The route from Zakynthos to Kaifa Lake is one of the best places for dolphin spotting. Herds of few members are foraging in the area and the more common species are the bottle-nosed dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), the common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and the striped dolphin (Stenella caeruleoalba).
Kaifa Lake, a wetland in western Peloponnese, is very popular for its natural spa and baths. In the subsaline waters of the lake many fish species find a safe refuge and even loggerhead turtle or the green turtle (Chelonia mydas) are regular visitors...
Tahita Boat Log
Wildlife exhibition in Kazu 1 - 30 July
Mystic Blue is exhibiting the underwater and animal photographs of two of its members, dive instructor Nassos Zervopoulos and Dr Panayiotis Pafilis, in Kazu Café.
Kazu is situated in Mavromichali 3, in the center of Athens. The exhibition will last till the end of July. We hope you'll have the chance to visit.
If you have any questions or seek further information please contact us by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Annie at +30 6976 761492.
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