Southern right whale surprise! Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 23 November
Written by November 23 2021
Today we had two trips launching from Kleinbaai harbour into a bay with clear water and a slight breeze from the south east. Both trips have been great but the second one was rather exciting as we have been lucky to find some southern right whales. Close to Uilenkraalsmond we spotted a mother and her calf swimming in the shallow waters that were accompanied for some time by a humpback dolphin. On both trips however, we saw bronze whaler sharks, African penguins and plenty of Cape fur seals. Every day we are heading out to see the Cape fur seal colony on Geyser Rock we spot more and more seal pups, what a great time to see these marine mammals.
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What species did we see today?
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
