Tuesday sightings! Marine Big 5 Daily Blog
Written by August 10 2021
Today has been another sunny day at sea with no wind and swell. In the morning after launching the harbour we encountered a hundreds of Cape Cormorants resting on the water close to Danger Point where we also encountered a southern right whale. Further along the way we have been lucky to encounter some White-chinned Petrel and Shy Albatross. After passing through Shark Alley we made a stop to see the penguins and continued to Pearly Beach where we were lucky to find more southern right whales in the deeper waters of the bay. On our second tour we were heading again towards Pearly Beach where not only found southern right whales but also a sunfish. After having spent some time with these gentle giants we continued to the Cape Fur seal colony and Dyer Island before heading back to Kleinbaai along the coast.
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.
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.
