4 Of The Marine Big 5, 08 April 2019
We set out today on whale whisperer with a slightly moody sky....
Written by Jax Bath, April 14 2019
Daily Snaps.
Kelp Gulls keeping watch.
Curious pinnipeds giving us a look.
A Copper Shark passes right by the cage, painting pictures with its dorsal fin.
Slashfin with a moody background.
An Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin.
All smiles after a successful trip.
African Penguins having a bath.
We found the penguins as we went around Danger Point.
Some Penguins on Dyer Island.
Our seal pups practicing safety in numbers.
All the seals descending on the water after getting a fright.
The Prince Port.
A wave breaks in front of Geyser Rock.
The island was choc-o-bloc today.
What species did we see today?
Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin
Humpback dolphins are an endangered species, with small populations living very close to shore, typically in water less than 25m deep and an average home range of 120km. Their proximity to land makes these animals particularly vulnerable to human influence.
