Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 13 October
Written by October 14 2024
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 13 October 2024:
Incredible day out at sea, the forecast cleared out and we were able to enjoy the animals in nice and relatively calm waters. We had some amazing sightings of Southern Right whales, some of us were incredibly lucky to witness an adult female feeding on our bay and her calf just following her around. We of course, as always, joined the Cape Fur seals by Geyser Rock and African penguins on Dyer Island! Some absolutely majestic sightings of both species. And, naturally, we swang by a shark cage diving vessel to see some Bronze Whalers!
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What species did we see today?
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.
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.
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.
