Penguins! Marine Big 5 Daily Blog
Written by January 4 2021
Today we had some southeast wind that turned later southwards and some clouds passing through. On both trips we visited the Cape Fur seal that call Geyser Rock their home. While driving through Shark Alley we observed their behaviour and were delighted to see all these adorable Cape Fur seal pups. Out of the alley and just around the corner closer to Dyer Island, we spotted a couple of Giant Petrels sitting in between the kelp and taking off. In Sponge bay we could get some great looks at the endangered African penguin and spotted a few more seabirds that inhabit Dyer Island. At the shark cage diving boats, we have once been lucky again to see some Bronze whaler sharks.
What species did we see today?
African Penguin African Penguin
As one of only 17 penguin species left in the world (and the only one on the african continent), the african penguin often breed in offshore colonies, such as Dyer Island.
Cape Cormorant Cape Cormorant
One of the most famous species of Cormorant in the Western Cape, the Cape Cormorant is well known for it's beautiful turquoise eye and impressive size.
Bronze Whaler Shark Bronze Whaler Shark
The Bronze whaler (also known as Copper sharks) here in Kleinbaai are very curious and interactive. These sharks eat mostly fish, with sardines being one of their favourites.
Bank Cormorant Bank Cormorant
Often enjoying a broad diet including klipfish, rock lobster and more, the increasing rarety of the Bank Cormorant makes every moment we see them even more special.
Cape fur seal Cape fur seal
With a local population of 60,000, it's no wonder our guests capture so many photographs of these wonderfully playful marine mammals.
