Penguins! Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 06 February
Written by February 6 2022
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 06 February 2022:
After launching from Kleinbaai harbour we were heading straight to the end of the Danger Point Peninsula to cover some deeper waters before heading to Dyer Island. Out there we saw some Sooty Shearwaters, Cape Gannet and Common Tern. Arrived at Dyer Island we spotted more seabirds including the endangered African Penguin and Geyser Rock with all the Cape fur seals was fairly empty but allowed us to get some great looks at the seal pups. Next, we were heading to shallower waters along the coast where we got to see a bronze whaler shark at the cage diving boats.
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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.
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.
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.
