Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 23 December 2023
Written by December 23 2023
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 23 December 2023:
It has been a goo day at sea, the conditions were great. In the morning we had a lot going on in the bay but it did quiet down throughout the day. On our first trip, we spotted a big raft of penguins, followed by humpback dolphins and a Cape fur seal eating an octopus. The second tour of the day was a little quieter but we were able to find plenty of seabirds, including some shearwaters in the deep. On both trips, we saw the Bronze Whaler shark, Cape fr seal on Geyser Rock, and African Pneguins on Dyer Island.
Trip 1
Trip 2
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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.
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.
