Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 09 November
Written by November 9 2022
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 9 November 2022:
Today was overcast with a breeze from the northwest and a slight rain on the first tour. On all trips, we have been lucky to see some southern right whales just outside the harbour off Uilenkraalsmond. The mother and her brindle calf were close inshore where the waves start to break. In Shark Alley, we watched the Cape fur seals and also stopped by Dyer Island for the endangered African Penguin. On the second tour, we also were able to stop by one of the shark cage diving boats to see the bronze whaler sharks.
Trip 1
Trip 2
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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.
Southern Right Whale Southern Right Whale
Southern right whales attract thousands of visitors every year to experience these gentle giants off the South African coast.
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.
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.
