Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 4 November
Written by November 4 2022
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 4 November 2022:
We had some beautiful sightings around the bay today, the shark cage diving vessel did not disappoint, with looks at various bronze whaler individuals around the boat. The southern right whales made us look for a little while before we spotted a mother and calf around Pearly Beach, making all the patience worth it. Geyser Rock was bustling with Cape fur seals active on and around the island and we were also able to get some looks at the endangered African Penguins on Dyer Island before making our way back to the 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.
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.
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.
