Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 22 February
Written by February 22 2022
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 22 February 2022:
Today we had another stunning day with all of the Marine Big 5 and more! Off Uilenkraalsmond we first spotted a jellyfish and then some humpback dolphins further down the coast. After a stop to admire the bronze whaler sharks we continued into deeper waters and have not just encountered one but two Bryde’s whales and some seabirds. Although Geyser Rock seemed fairly empty we saw plenty of Cape fur seals, some were having a swim whilst others were sitting on the rocks. Closer to Dyer Island we have been fortunate to see some of the endangered African Penguins and from there we slowly made our way back 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.
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.
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.
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.
