Marine Big Daily Blog 16 September
Written by September 16 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 16 September 2026:
After a day of not heading out at sea due to unfavourable weather conditions, the team here at Marine Dynamics is back and ready to see what the ocean has in store for us. Heading out to sea, we encountered some amazing marine life, with Southern right whales spotted in the bay alongside our favourite local bronze whaler sharks. Around our local islands, the Cape fur seals provided plenty of entertainment, while a surprise sighting of an elephant seal resting on Geyser Rock was a special highlight. Over at Dyer Island, the African penguins were keeping a little more hidden than usual, tucked between the boulders. A few were still visible, giving us a glimpse of their distinctive black and white plumage.
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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.
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.
