Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 19 October
Written by October 19 2022

Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 19 October 2022:
The bay was filled with activity today as we set off for four trips throughout the day. All trips were fortunate to have seen at least 4 of the Marine Big 5. We had some amazing sightings of multiple pairs of Southern Right whale moms and calves in the bay. The bronze whaler sharks were active around the cage diving vessels and we were able to see various individuals. Dyer Island gave us a look at a couple of penguins that were taking advantage of the good weather and Geyser rock was a hive of activity with Cape fur seals showing off their acrobatics in the water and on the island too. Trip 1 had some special guests on board, some African Penguins due for release after rehabilitation and it was heartwarming seeing these penguins going off to start their new lives on Dyer Island. Trips 3 and 4 were also lucky to have gotten some looks at the Indian Ocean humpback dolphins which ticked off 5/5 of the Marine Big 5!
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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.
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.
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.