Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 20 June
Written by June 20 2024
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 20 June 2024:
Who else is looking forward to today? We certainly are! Even though it has been rather chilly today out at sea. Leaving Kleinbaai Harbour behind us we right away started our lookout for any marine wildlife in the area. Along the coast we have been super lucky to spot two southern right whales just passed Uilenkraalsmond, so great to see these gentle giants arriving along our coast line. Further on at the shark cage diving boats we saw the beautiful bronze Whaler sharks and even managed to get a look at a short-tailed stingray. Out in the bay at the islands we passed Geyser Rock to see the Cape fur seals and made a stop closer to Dyer Island for the seabirds in the area. In some deeper waters we spotted a Bryde’s whale before returning to Kleinbaai.
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What species did we see today?
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.
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.
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.
