Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 26 October
Written by October 26 2023
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 26 October 2023:
Today was a beautiful day out on the bay with not only some fantastic weather conditions but also some wonderful marine wildlife encounters. The day saw encounters with multiple Southern Right whales, with some stunning views throughout the bay. The trips also enjoyed a visit to the Shallows to view the Bronze whaler sharks, glimmering in the sunshine as they cruised along the surface as well as visits to Dyer Island to see the Endangered African penguins and Geyser Rock to see the Cape fur seal colony.
A big thank you to all our guests who joined us today. We hope you enjoyed your time out at sea with the Dyer Island Cruises Team.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Humpback Whale Humpback Whale
One of the best-known whale species, they are renowned for their acrobatic behaviour and complex melodious song as well as extremely long flippers and are a special favourite of Dyer Island Cruises guests and crew alike.
