Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 08 December
Written by December 8 2024
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 08 December 2024:
Another stunningly sunny day out at sea! The wind was slightly picking up throughout the day but did not hold excitement back for what might be out there. Heading down to Kleinbaai Harbour we welcomed our guests aboard and let the adventure begin. Throughout the day we were met by several pelagic bird species in deeper waters and our most abandoned coastal species, the Cape Cormorans. On the first trip, we were extremely lucky to see a Blue shark further out, what a beautiful sight! Dyer Island, the bird island within our bay, offered many more sightings of birds including our beloved endangered African Penguins finding their space in between the Cormorants resting. As Geyer Rock is packed with thousands of Cape fur seals we could not help but be welcomed by their loud vocals once entering Shark Alley.
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What species did we see today?
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.
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.
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.
