Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 10 November
Written by November 10 2023
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 10 November 2023:
Today we were blessed with beautiful conditions that were enjoyed by guests and animals alike. All our trips were lucky enough to see Southern Right whale pairs relaxing in the shallows. On one of our trips even got to see a Southern Right whale interacting with one of the endangered Humpback dolphins. After whale sightings, we stopped by our shark cage diving vessel to see the brilliant Bronze whaler activity before moving on to Geyser Rock and Dyer Island for abundant sightings of the Cape Fur seals and African penguins.
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What species did we see today?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
