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Black Marlin

May 11, 2016

Black Marlin

A few weeks ago a Black Marlin Istiompax indica washed up on Central Beach in Plettenberg Bay measuring 3.8 m.…

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Mangrove swamps

May 3, 2016

Mangrove swamps

Mangrove ecosystems have a very narrow band of distribution and are found in tropical and subtropical areas around the world.…

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Octopuses

April 20, 2016

Octopuses

The octopus (Greek Októpus meaning eight foot) is a cephalopod mollusk that belongs to the order Octopoda. This animal has…

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Dolphins under the sea

April 11, 2016

Dolphins under the sea

How frustrating is it to have a conversation while someone is jackhammering nearby? Or drilling perhaps? You have to raise…

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Twineyed skate

March 26, 2016

Twineyed skate

While walking the beaches of Plettenberg Bay and Natures Valley one can regularly find the egg cases of the twineyed…

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Whistle a happy tune

March 16, 2016

Whistle a happy tune

While it is common knowledge that dolphins communicate through whistles, clicks, and screams, most perhaps do not realise how complex…

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Heart urchin

March 11, 2016

Heart urchin

Perhaps more commonly known as a pumpkin pansy or the sea potato, the heart urchin Echinocardium cordatum is a beautiful…

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