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Bryde's Whale - a baleen whale around 20 tonnes of awesomeness !

Bryde’s whales are found in every ocean of the world. However,  some populations of Bryde's whales take such a liking to an area that they are considered ‘resident’. The Cape Whale Coast is fortunate...

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3 differences between a whale and a shark you do not think about

Dolphins, whales, seals, sea lions, and otters are all mammals. They give birth to live young and nurse their young with milk. In contrast, even though some sharks give birth to live young, sharks are...

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Numbers from the first Southern Right Whale count of 2024 are in!

The Southern Right to protection: Tracking the ocean's gentle giantsThe MRI Whale Unit counted and photographs every single southern right whale since 1969. It is one of the longest database...

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2024 Annual Southern Right Whale Survey Results

The annual southern right whale count occurred in September 2024 between Nature's Valley and Muizenberg. These numbers compare to the past 43 years results—if extreme cycles continue, we can expect...

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Protecting the endangered Indian Ocean Humpback dolphin


Most people may have never heard of Indian Ocean humpback dolphins. which makes them very difficult to protect. As South Africa’s most endangered marine mammal, they are shy and elusive and inhabit a...

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