Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 10 September
Written by September 10 2022
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 10 September 2022:
We had three fantastic trips on board Dream Catcher today! All three trips saw some impressive Southern Right whale activity. These sightings included a brindle calf, multiple instances of spy hopping and even some breaches! All three trips had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit world-famous waters, Shark Alley, and witness the 60,000-strong Cape Fur seal colony on Geyser Rock. We were also fortunate enough to spot the critically endangered African Penguins on Dyer Island. On trips one and two we paid a visit to our shark cage diving vessel, Slashfin, where the beautiful Bronze Whaler sharks enthralled us. Our trips today also saw some incredible bird life including Giant Petrels, Sub Antarctic Skuas, White Chinned Petrels and thousands of Cape Cormorants out on the water.
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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.
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.
