Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 18 April
Written by April 18 2022
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 18 April 2022:
After we launched from Kleinbaai harbour we passed Uilenkraalsmond and were lucky to find some of the endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphins. The dolphins were relaxed alongside our vessel and we could get some good looks at this often shy and elusive species. After a brief stop at the shark cage diving boat, we continued into deeper waters and the islands. First, we passed Geyser Rock with the Cape fur seals and later we stopped by Dyer Island to see the endangered African Penguin and all the other seabirds inhabiting the island. After a cruise through the bay, we returned to Kleinbaai harbour.
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What species did we see today?
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.
Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin
Humpback dolphins are an endangered species, with small populations living very close to shore, typically in water less than 25m deep and an average home range of 120km. Their proximity to land makes these animals particularly vulnerable to human influence.
White-breasted Cormorant White-breasted Cormorant
White-breasted Cormorant is the largest African cormorant and they have an iconic white chest, it is a favourite for many of our repeat visitors, and professional wildlife photographers.
