Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 17 September
Written by September 17 2024
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 17 September 2024:
We got a busy day ahead of us but we are excited to see what we might encounter throughout the day! Welcoming our guests aboard we had to launch from Gansbaai Harbour for the first trip due to the tide but were able to head back into Kleinbaai Harbour and launch the rest of the trips close to our base. The island system was of course part of our itinerary and stopped by both Geyser Rock and Dyer Island. Cape fur seals were cooling down in Shark Alley while others were using the warm sunrays to warm up on the island after a quick swim. On Dyer Island a few African Penguins were spotted on the boulders of Dyer Island just relaxing or mingling together. Stopping by the Shallows was a must as our shark cage diving boats attracted some Bronze whaler sharks! Getting a few glimpses of the active species did not disappoint. Of course, we cannot forget about our beloved visitors the Southern Right whales. A few pairs of these gentle giants could be seen throughout the day which was the cherry on top!
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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.
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.
