Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 28 November
Written by November 29 2023
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 28 November 2023:
Another lucky day! Just passed Uilenkraalsmond we spotted some splashes in the distance and quickly spotted the endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphin. It was a small group that we had for a while around our boat before we continued to see the Bronze Whaler sharks at the shark cage diving boats. After passing a kelp forest on our way towards Pearly Beach we spotted a blow and were super happy to have found southern right whales. We watched them coming up fo several breaths and managed to get some closer looks as the whales decided to approach our vessel. At the famous Shark Alley, we got to see plenty of Cape fur seals on land and in the water and also stopped closer to the neighboring island to see the penguins.
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
