Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 16 August
Written by August 16 2024
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 16 August 2024:
What a busy but exciting day for both crew and guests. After welcoming our guests aboard we left Kleinbaai Harbour behind us and headed further into the bay to start our adventure. Cape fur seals were roaming around on Geyser Rock or cooling down in Shark Alley all day. Opposite the channel on Dyer Island, the endangered African Penguins were sunbathing, getting ready to head out to sea or returning home. Around the bay, we found some southern right whales on all trips leaving our guests and crew in awe. Some trips have also been lucky to see the rather elusive Bryde’s whale.
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What species did we see today?
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.
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.
Brydes Whale Brydes Whale
The mysterious Bryde's whales visit the Dyer Island area throughout the year, with most sightings occurring during summer into winter.
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.
