Dolphins, shakrs, seals, penguins and a whale! Marine Big 5 Daily Blog
Written by December 14 2021
Our trip today started with a flock of Cape Cormorants just outside Kleinbaai harbour. Further down the coast we have been lucky to encounter some of the endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphins. They were quite shallow, hunting in the surf but before we moved off, they came close by so we could get some great looks. Out in deeper water it has been fairly quiet with most seabirds heading far offshore but after some effort searching, we managed to find a Bryde’s whale. After a pass by at the Cape fur seal and penguins we were heading back to the coast to see some sharks before we returned back to Kleinbaai.
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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.
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 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.
Brydes Whale Brydes Whale
The mysterious Bryde's whales visit the Dyer Island area throughout the year, with most sightings occurring during summer into winter.
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.
