Seismic survey effects on whales and dolphins
The ocean is a noisy place, as, unlike light and other possible stimuli, sound can travel very efficiently in seawater.…
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Long-beaked common dolphin
In Plettenberg Bay we are fortunate enough to have three species of dolphins that frequent the area, and one of…
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Humpback dolphin
The Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin Sousa chinensis is a resident species along our coastline, and is the iconic species of the…
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Dolphin Echolocation
Dolphin Echolocation -by Steve Bebington While dolphins do have good eyesight, this is of minor use to them in an…
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Dolphin Sightings in Plettenberg Bay
During our trips this week we found pods of Bottlenose dolphins along the Keurbooms beach. They were relaxing in the…
Read moreDo whales and dolphins take care of disabled members in their pod?
In many animal societies a group member born with disabling deformities or having a severe wound becomes a burden to…
Read moreBottlenose dolphin encounter
This Sunday we had a good day at sea. On the 09h30 trip we had 3 Brydes whales off the…
Read moreInteresting facts on dolphins
Dolphins can move their eyes independently from each other, enabling them to focus on two different objects at one time.
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Dolphins sleep by resting one half of their brain at a time so that one eye is always open. This allows…
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Whale Watching Picture of the Day – Garden Route
Whale Watching / Ocean Safari / Close Encounter Whale Experience - Picture of the Day Yesterday on our 09h30 and…
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