Marine Big 5 daily blog
Written by October 18 2020
We had another perfect day at sea with almost no wind and swell. Due to spring low tide we launched slightly later than usual but this didn’t affect our sightings at all. Past a reef system and close to Pearly beach we spotted three pairs of Southern Right whales. Two were close to our vessel Dream Catcher and the other one was slowly swimming into our direction. One calf was truly in a playful mood and entertaining us the whole time with some tail and flipper slaps as well as leaping out of the water. Closer to Dyer Island we spotted some African penguins hiding between all the nesting Cape cormorants and the seals were once again playful in the waters of Shark Alley.
What species did we see today?
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.
Bank Cormorant Bank Cormorant
Often enjoying a broad diet including klipfish, rock lobster and more, the increasing rarety of the Bank Cormorant makes every moment we see them even more special.
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.
