Whales and penguins! Marine Big 5 Daily Blog
Written by April 2 2021
Shortly after launching from Kleinbaai harbour we received a message of a Bryde’s whale in the bay, but we have been lucky today and spotted in total three Bryde’s whales in the area. Out there we also encountered some African penguins, Storm Petrel, Skuas and other seabirds. At the cage diving boat, we saw some surface action of a Bronze whaler shark passing the cage. Our next stop was at Dyer Island and Geyser Rock, where the young Cape Fur seals were swimming with the boat through Shark Alley. Before heading back to the harbour, we passed Danger Point and Birkenhead Rock. It has been a really great trip with marine life.
What species did we see today?
Brydes Whale Brydes Whale
The mysterious Bryde's whales visit the Dyer Island area throughout the year, with most sightings occurring during summer into winter.
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.
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 Gannet Cape Gannet
Well documented for their aireal displays, experiences with with the famous Cape Gannet are always breath taking, and hold a special place in every photographers portfolio.
